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Prav vs Snikket: catalog facts
Prav	Snikket
Free Free to use; the cooperative accepts donations and paid memberships.	Free Free to self-host.
Android, iOS	Android, Self-hosted
Works with other XMPP clients, so there is no vendor lock-in Simple phone number registration	Invitation-only instances you control No phone number or address book upload
Still in public beta iOS install requires SideStore	Someone has to run and maintain the server Suited to small groups rather than large organisations
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License not stated
Account needed	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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