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Mages vs gomuks: catalog facts
Magesgomuks
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL.

Android Android, Web, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Rust matrix-sdk core with end-to-end encryption
  • Thread timelines and media support
  • Backend can run as a bouncer-style server
  • Mature web frontend with desktop and Android wrappers
  • Described by the developer as experimental
  • Fewer features than mature Matrix clients
  • Terminal frontend is experimental with few features
  • Needs a Matrix account on a homeserver
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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