| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Encrypted Messaging Apps | 8.3 (#5) | 7.4 (#26) |
| 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. | The app supports voice and video calls, scheduled meetings with room chat, favourites, and call history. |
| Messaging | Dino is built on XMPP, a decentralized standard for instant messaging, and supports communication through a federated network. | Chat features include groups, broadcasts, scheduled and important messages, Ghost Mode, hidden chats, and group split bills. |
| Platforms | The distribution packages page lists release packages for Arch, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu, Alpine, Gentoo, Guix, NixOS, Void Linux, FreeBSD, and OpenBSD. | The official site says the app is available on iOS and Android. |
| Privacy controls | Users can disable read and typing notifications globally or for specific contacts. | The site describes Ghost Mode for private conversations and biometric-gated hidden chats. |
| Product | Dino is an open-source desktop chat client for Jabber/XMPP focused on a clean, reliable experience and privacy. | OIChat describes itself as a privacy-focused app for messaging, meetings, social content, and getting work done. |
| 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. | OIChat offers a support form that accepts up to two attachments, each up to 5 MB, and lists [email protected] for direct contact. |