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Sengi vs Halloy

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Sengi

7.0
Communication

Mastodon and Pleroma desktop client

Halloy

8.0
Communication

IRC client

Metric Sengi Halloy
Category Communication Communication
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 280
90-day Installs 7 831
365-day Installs 62 2.9K
Version 1.8.0 2026.6
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 562 3.9K
GitHub Forks 33 161
Open Issues 133 172
License AGPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Rust
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 5, 2024

Reviews

Sengi

Sengi is a free, open-source desktop client for Mastodon and Pleroma, offering multi-account support and customization. It's ideal for users seeking a desktop experience on federated social networks.

Sengi serves as a desktop client for Mastodon and Pleroma, enabling users to manage multiple accounts and interact with these platforms.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source (AGPL-3.0)
  • + Multi-account support for Mastodon and Pleroma
  • + Customization options for user experience

Cons

  • - Limited user base and installs
  • - High number of open issues

Halloy

Halloy is a modern, sleek IRC client built with Rust, offering a cross-platform experience with a focus on simplicity and reliability. It's ideal for developers and IRC enthusiasts seeking a reliable and visually appealing chat application.

Halloy is a modern graphical IRC client that allows users to connect to IRC networks and communicate through channels and direct messages.

Pros

  • + Modern Rust-based design with a focus on performance and security
  • + Cross-platform availability with a consistent user experience
  • + Sleek and intuitive user interface

Cons

  • - Limited configuration options as noted in user feedback
  • - No auto-update feature