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Monal vs Conversations: catalog facts
Monal	Conversations
Free Free and open source under a BSD license.	Freemium Free and open source. The Google Play build is a paid way to support development.
macOS, iOS	Android
Native app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS Works with any XMPP server, including self-hosted ones	Federated protocol, so you choose or run the server OMEMO encryption with a mature, well-reviewed implementation
Apple platforms only Needs an XMPP account from a provider or your own server	Feature availability depends on what the chosen server supports Paid on Google Play, though free builds exist on F-Droid
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: BSD	License: GPL-3.0
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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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