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Damus vs Notedeck: catalog facts
Damus	Notedeck
Freemium Free to use; the optional Purple membership is paid.	Free Free to download from its public GitHub repository.
macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
No phone number or email needed to sign up Built on the open Nostr protocol	Multi-column layout for several feeds at once Native app written in Rust
You must keep your private key safe yourself Some extras require the paid Purple membership	Only for the Nostr network Smaller user base than Damus on iOS
Downloadable app	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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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