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Status vs Session

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Status

6.0
Security & Privacy

Decentralised wallet and messenger

Session

8.0
Security & Privacy

Onion routing based messenger

Metric Status Session
Category Security & Privacy Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 101
90-day Installs 72 335
365-day Installs 247 1.4K
Version 2.37.1,760417 1.18.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 352 410
GitHub Forks 94 69
Open Issues 911 401
License MPL-2.0 GPL-3.0
Language QML TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 4, 2026 Feb 12, 2020

Reviews

Status

Status is a decentralized wallet and messenger that combines secure communication with financial capabilities. It offers privacy-focused features for both messaging and cryptocurrency management, ideal for users prioritizing security and decentralization.

Status enables users to send and receive cryptocurrency, communicate securely, and explore decentralized applications.

Pros

  • + Decentralized and privacy-focused for both communication and finance.
  • + Cross-platform support enhancing accessibility.
  • + Open-source with active development.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may require manual management.
  • - High number of open issues suggests possible instability.

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