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Pumble vs Synology Chat: catalog facts
PumbleSynology Chat
Freemium

Free with unlimited users and message history; paid plans are sold for businesses.

Free

License-free, but it requires a Synology NAS to host the server.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Unlimited users and message history on the free offering
  • Channels, threads, calls and recording in one app
  • Messages stay on your own NAS
  • Optional end-to-end encryption for conversations or channels
  • Hosted service only, with no self-hosting option
  • Closed source
  • Only runs on Synology NAS hardware
  • Closed source
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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