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Signal Desktop vs Tinode

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Signal DesktopTinode
LanguageTypeScriptGo
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars17k14k
Latestv8.29.0v0.25.3
Last push2026-10-012026-09-27
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 56 days between releases
Active contributors14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace WhatsApp. Alternatives to WhatsApp →

    PartialSignal DesktopDesktop app linked to a Signal account on a phone.

    PartialTinodeA messaging server with web, Android and iOS clients and a gRPC API for bots.