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Spacebar vs Synapse
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| Fact | Spacebar | Synapse |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 2.2k | 4.7k |
| Latest | none | v1.162.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Discord. Alternatives to Discord →
PartialSpacebarReimplements Discord's backend so existing Discord clients and bots can connect to your own server, though some clients do not work yet.
PartialSynapseA Matrix homeserver; communities are organised as spaces of rooms through a client such as Element, and can federate with other servers.
Spacebar
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
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
Spacebar
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Synapse
✓ signed The latest release, v1.162.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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