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Monal vs Profanity: catalog facts
Monal	Profanity
Free Free and open source under a BSD license.	Free Free and open source; the project accepts donations.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Command line
Native app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS Works with any XMPP server, including self-hosted ones	OMEMO, OTR and PGP encryption support Multi-user chat rooms and roster management
Apple platforms only Needs an XMPP account from a provider or your own server	Terminal only, with no graphical interface Requires an XMPP account on some server
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 23, 2026

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