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Notedeck vs Damus: catalog facts
Notedeck	Damus
Free Free to download from its public GitHub repository.	Freemium Free to use; the optional Purple membership is paid.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	macOS, Android, iOS
Multi-column layout for several feeds at once Native app written in Rust	No phone number or email needed to sign up Built on the open Nostr protocol
Only for the Nostr network Smaller user base than Damus on iOS	You must keep your private key safe yourself Some extras require the paid Purple membership
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No 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 September 23, 2026

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