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Tinode

Tinode

Instant messaging platform with self-hosted backend in Go and clients for iOS, Android, web, and command line.

Open source alternative to:

WhatsAppWhatsAppFacebook MessengerFacebook Messenger
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Version history

2 releases· tracked since June 8, 2026

  1. v0.25.3

    Detected on July 4, 2026

  2. v0.25.2

    First tracked version

    Detected on June 8, 2026

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81/100
Project Health (50%)
79/100
License (20%)
60/100
Self-hostable (20%)
100/100
Recency (10%)
100/100
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Project Details
License
GPL-3.0
Self hostable
Yes
Repository details
Version
v0.25.3
Created
11/14/2014
Stars
13,528
Forks
2,091
Open issues
42
Last commit
10/10/2026

Updated 10/19/2026, 1:00:16 AM

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