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noStrudel vs Damus: catalog facts
noStrudelDamus
Free

Free and open source.

Freemium

Free to use; the optional Purple membership is paid.

Web, Self-hosted macOS, Android, iOS
  • Exposes a wide range of Nostr features in one client
  • Can be self-hosted with the included Docker setup
  • No phone number or email needed to sign up
  • Built on the open Nostr protocol
  • Aimed at people already familiar with Nostr
  • Wide feature set can be more than a casual user needs
  • You must keep your private key safe yourself
  • Some extras require the paid Purple membership
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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