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Dendrite vs Synapse
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| Fact | Dendrite | Synapse |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 976 | 4.7k |
| Latest | v0.15.2 | v1.162.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Dendrite replaces Synapse. Alternatives to Synapse →
PartialA Matrix homeserver in Go that runs as one binary, in maintenance mode and missing some Synapse features.
Dendrite
- v0.15.22025-08-15Dendrite 0.15.2
- v0.15.12025-08-13Dendrite 0.15.1
- v0.15.02025-08-12Dendrite 0.15.0
- helm-dendrite-0.15.12025-01-16Dendrite Matrix Homeserver
- v0.14.12025-01-16Dendrite 0.14.1
Synapse
- v1.162.02026-09-29
- v1.162.0rc12026-09-22pre-release
- v1.161.02026-09-15
- v1.161.0rc12026-09-09pre-release
- v1.160.02026-09-02
Dendrite
unsigned The latest release, v0.15.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Synapse
✓ signed The latest release, v1.162.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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