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Axichat vs Spike: catalog facts
Axichat	Spike
Free Free and open source under AGPL-3.0, including the @axi.im service.	Freemium Free for individuals; paid plans add AI and team features.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Email and XMPP chat in one conversational inbox Integrated calendar with tasks and reminders	Chat-style layout can make long threads easier to follow AI features aim to help with organizing and responding faster
Under active development, so things may break No Linux build yet	Chat-style format is a matter of preference and not for everyone Advanced AI and team features require a paid plan
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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