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Synapse vs Tuwunel
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| Fact | Synapse | Tuwunel |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Rust |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4.7k | 2.6k |
| Latest | v1.162.0 | v1.9.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | about 11 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 38 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 10+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Tuwunel replaces Synapse. Alternatives to Synapse →
Full replacementA Matrix homeserver in Rust with an embedded RocksDB database, run as one binary.
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
Synapse
✓ signed The latest release, v1.162.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Tuwunel
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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