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Tinode vs Tuwunel: catalog facts
Tinode	Tuwunel
Free Free and open source to self-host; Tinode also offers hosting.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Self-hostable server written in Go that can run in a cluster Extensible with auth schemes, database backends, bots and plugins	Lightweight Rust alternative to Synapse Works with existing Matrix clients, bridges and bots
Running your own server takes setup and maintenance Smaller user base than mainstream messengers	Some niche parts of the Matrix specification are not implemented Running a homeserver requires a server and domain setup
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0 (clients)	License: Apache-2.0
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 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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