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SchildiChat vs polycule: catalog facts
SchildiChat	polycule
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free and open source under the EUPL-1.2.
Android	Android
Built on Element, so it supports the Matrix protocol Layout closer to a conventional messenger	Keyboard-optimised interface Accessibility-focused development
Depends on upstream Element for most features Needs a Matrix account on a homeserver	Terminal-style look will not suit everyone Requires a Matrix account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: EUPL-1.2
Account needed	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 October 2, 2026

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