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SimpleX Chat vs Tinode

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SimpleX ChatTinode
LanguageHaskellGo
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars20k14k
Latestv7.0.3v0.25.3
Last push2026-10-062026-09-27
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 56 days between releases
Active contributors6 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 →

    Full replacementSimpleX ChatEncrypted messages, groups and calls with no phone number or user identifier, over relays you can host.

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