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Jami vs Cwtch: catalog facts
Jami	Cwtch
Free Free software under the GPLv3 or later. A GNU project with no paid tier.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Completely peer to peer, with no server relaying data between users No phone number or email needed to create an account	Designed specifically to resist metadata collection, not just message reading No account, phone number or email required
Peer-to-peer delivery means messages to an offline device wait until it reconnects Connection reliability varies more than with a server-relayed service	Tor routing makes delivery slow and requires both parties online Small project with a limited feature set
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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