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Bitmessage vs Session
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Bitmessage
6.0P2P communications protocol
Session
8.0Onion routing based messenger
| Metric | Bitmessage | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security & Privacy | Security & Privacy |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2 | 101 |
| 90-day Installs | 14 | 335 |
| 365-day Installs | 37 | 1.4K |
| Version | 0.6.3.2 | 1.18.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.9K | 410 |
| GitHub Forks | 578 | 69 |
| Open Issues | 221 | 401 |
| License | NOASSERTION | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Feb 12, 2020 |
Reviews
Bitmessage
Bitmessage is a decentralized, encrypted P2P messaging protocol that ensures privacy by eliminating metadata leaks. It's ideal for users prioritizing security, such as activists and journalists, though it lacks auto-updates and has maintenance concerns.
Enables encrypted, peer-to-peer messaging without relying on centralized servers.
Pros
- + Decentralized and encrypted communication
- + No third-party trust required
- + Open-source with a proven track record
Cons
- - No auto-updates for security patches
- - High number of open issues may affect stability
- - NOASSERTION license poses legal uncertainties
Session
Session is a decentralized, onion-routing-based messenger that prioritizes privacy and security. It offers end-to-end encryption and peer-to-peer communication, ideal for users seeking secure, private messaging.
Enables secure, private communication via a decentralized network using onion routing.
Pros
- + Decentralized network for enhanced privacy
- + Onion routing for secure communication
- + End-to-end encryption ensuring message security
- + Active development with regular updates
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0 for transparency
Cons
- - High number of open GitHub issues
- - No ARM64 support currently available