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DamusBluesky
Freemium

Free to use; the optional Purple membership is paid.

 Free

Free to use; the flagship app is a hosted service built on the open AT Protocol.

macOS, Android, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • No phone number or email needed to sign up
  • Built on the open Nostr protocol
  • Built on an open protocol rather than one closed platform
  • Lets users migrate their identity between providers
  • You must keep your private key safe yourself
  • Some extras require the paid Purple membership
  • Most users rely on the official hosted service rather than running their own infrastructure
  • Ecosystem of alternative apps and providers is still maturing
Downloadable app Web application, Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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