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Primal vs Damus: catalog facts
Primal	Damus
Free The web client can be used without payment; pricing details are not shown on the page.	Freemium Free to use; the optional Purple membership is paid.
Android, iOS, Web	macOS, Android, iOS
Web and mobile versions of the same client Built-in wallet next to the social feed	No phone number or email needed to sign up Built on the open Nostr protocol
Nostr has a smaller audience than mainstream networks Little detail about the product is published on the homepage	You must keep your private key safe yourself Some extras require the paid Purple membership
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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