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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v109811d ago1094→1098
25d ago1092→1094
4mo ago1090→1092
5mo ago1085→1090
Review
Mar 10, 2026Monal is a secure and privacy-focused XMPP chat client designed for macOS and iOS. It supports encrypted communication and integrates with various XMPP servers, making it ideal for users who value privacy and security in their messaging.
Monal securely connects users to XMPP chat servers, enabling encrypted communication.
Maturity: The project is mature with active GitHub contributions and a history of regular updates.
Community: Monal has been mentioned on Hacker News, particularly regarding GDPR compliance and app store bans in certain regions, indicating some community awareness but limited discussion.
Pros
- + Focus on privacy and security
- + Supports XMPP protocol with encryption
- + Cross-platform availability for macOS and iOS
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - No automatic updates
- - Limited support for modern chat features like OMEMO
Community Mentions
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Feb 2022 Insights into Monal Development
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May 2018 GDPR: Removing Monal from the EU
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown