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Mages vs polycule: catalog facts
Mages	polycule
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the EUPL-1.2.
Android	Android
Rust matrix-sdk core with end-to-end encryption Thread timelines and media support	Keyboard-optimised interface Accessibility-focused development
Described by the developer as experimental Fewer features than mature Matrix clients	Terminal-style look will not suit everyone Requires a Matrix account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: EUPL-1.2
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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