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Snikket vs Tinode
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| Fact | Snikket | Tinode |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Lua | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 464 | 14k |
| Latest | stable.20260611 | v0.25.3 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-27 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 56 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 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 →
PartialSnikketChats, calls and file sharing for a family or group on your own XMPP server, through the Snikket apps.
PartialTinodeA messaging server with web, Android and iOS clients and a gRPC API for bots.
Snikket
unsigned The latest release, stable.20260611, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Tinode
unsigned The latest release, v0.25.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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