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

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