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polycule vs SchildiChat: catalog facts
polycule	SchildiChat
Free Free and open source under the EUPL-1.2.	Free Free to download and use.
Android	Android
Keyboard-optimised interface Accessibility-focused development	Built on Element, so it supports the Matrix protocol Layout closer to a conventional messenger
Terminal-style look will not suit everyone Requires a Matrix account	Depends on upstream Element for most features Needs a Matrix account on a homeserver
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: EUPL-1.2	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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