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gomuks vs polycule: catalog facts
gomuks	polycule
Free Free and open source under the AGPL.	Free Free and open source under the EUPL-1.2.
Android, Web, Self-hosted, Command line	Android
Backend can run as a bouncer-style server Mature web frontend with desktop and Android wrappers	Keyboard-optimised interface Accessibility-focused development
Terminal frontend is experimental with few features Needs a Matrix account on a homeserver	Terminal-style look will not suit everyone Requires a Matrix account
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: EUPL-1.2
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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