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Session for Android vs Tinode
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| Fact | Session for Android | Tinode |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Kotlin | Go |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 915 | 14k |
| Latest | 1.33.5 | v0.25.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-27 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 56 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace WhatsApp. Alternatives to WhatsApp →
PartialSession for AndroidEncrypted messages and groups routed through an onion network, with no phone number; calls are in beta.
PartialTinodeA messaging server with web, Android and iOS clients and a gRPC API for bots.
Session for Android
Session for Android
✓ signed The latest release, 1.33.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Tinode
unsigned The latest release, v0.25.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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