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

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