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Tuwunel vs Conduit: catalog facts
Tuwunel	Conduit
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license.	Free Free and open source, funded by donations.
Linux, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Lightweight Rust alternative to Synapse Works with existing Matrix clients, bridges and bots	Single binary with an embedded database Low system requirements
Some niche parts of the Matrix specification are not implemented Running a homeserver requires a server and domain setup	Still in beta and missing some smaller features Requires a server you administer
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 23, 2026

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