Mercurygram vs Prav
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Mercurygram
*Warning:* Creating new accounts in the FOSS version not possible anymore, you have to create an account in the official build and then login to the FOSS. Client for the Telegram messaging platform. Chat with friends, start group chats and share all kinds of content. All of your messages and conversations are stored in Telegram's cloud. The messaging platform is aimed at mobile devices, but desktop and web clients exist as well. Several proprietary parts were removed from the original Telegram client, including Google Play Services for the location services, HockeySDK for self-updates and push notifications through Google Cloud Messaging. Location sharing functionality is restored using OpenStreetMap. Anti-Feature: Non-Free Network, since the servers run proprietary software. The official source code of the app contains binary blobs, so this tracks a fork which builds those from source. Hence, versions might become available with a certain lag.
Prav
Whether you want to text your friends and family, or to make calls, Prav app makes it easy for you. It provides convenient onboarding and user-friendly interface. We believe privacy is a fundamental right and should be easily exercised by anyone. With Prav, your chats are private and only you can read them https://prav.app/privacy-policy/. It is based on XMPP protocol, so users can talk to any other XMPP users all over the world, without being locked-in to a service. Prav's source code is available publicly under a free license, providing transparency and audatibility. We are backed by a cooperative society in India, leading to democratic decision making. Learn more at https://prav.app. Credits: Prav is built on Quicksy. Please note that Prav is still in public beta.
| Feature | Mercurygram | Prav |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-2.0-or-later | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | MessagingBrowser | MessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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