Dino vs FluffyChat
Dino
dino.im
FluffyChat
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| Figure | Dino | FluffyChat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 8.3 (#5) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Spec score · Secure Messaging Apps | 8.2 (#12) | 8.0 (#14) |
| Calls | Dino supports audio and video calls, including group calls; its release announcement describes calls as end-to-end encrypted and peer-to-peer where possible. | FluffyChat supports direct calls and video conferences with Matrix RTC-compatible encryption. |
| Encryption | Dino supports end-to-end encryption using OMEMO or OpenPGP; the site says only the user and chat partners can read encrypted messages. | End-to-end encryption is enabled by default for private chats, and the app uses Vodozemac. |
| Messaging | Dino is built on XMPP, a decentralized standard for instant messaging, and supports communication through a federated network. | Users can send private and group messages, voice messages, pictures, videos, and their location. |
| Platforms | The distribution packages page lists release packages for Arch, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, Alpine, Gentoo, Guix, NixOS, Void Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. | The FAQ lists Android, iOS, web, and Linux desktop; Windows and macOS builds are not yet supported. |
| Support | Users can ask questions or share ideas in the XMPP chat room at [email protected] and report bugs or feature requests on the issues page. | The project asks users to support it through Ko-fi or Liberapay donations. |
Plans
In their own words
FluffyChat
FluffyChat is a free, ad-free open-source messaging app built on the Matrix protocol. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, and the web, supporting private and group messages, voice messages, pictures, videos, and location sharing. The feature list also includes polls, custom stickers, spaces, moderation tools, multi-device support, and public chats with tens of thousands of participants. Direct calls and video conferences use Matrix RTC-compatible encryption. Private chats have end-to-end encryption enabled by default through Vodozemac. The app works with other Matrix clients such as Element, Nheko, Cinny, and NeoChat. FluffyChat caches server data locally and attempts SQLCipher encryption, keeping the key in device secure storage. Push notifications use Firebase Cloud Messaging or UnifiedPush. FluffyChat does not host messaging servers, so the chosen server’s data-protection terms apply.