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Raven vs Synapse
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Raven | Synapse |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 810 | 4.7k |
| Latest | v3.0.0 | v1.162.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 11 days between releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 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
Both replace Slack. Alternatives to Slack →
PartialRavenChannels, threads and direct messages inside a Frappe or ERPNext site, linked to its documents.
PartialSynapseA Matrix homeserver; teams chat through a client such as Element, and can federate with other servers.
Raven
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
Raven
✓ signed The latest release, v3.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Synapse
✓ signed The latest release, v1.162.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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