SchildiChat Legacy vs WiVeWa
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
SchildiChat Legacy
SchildiChat is a client for the matrix protocol, based on the Element app. The matrix protocol is a decentralized approach to modern messaging, allowing for end-to-end encryption, shared message history across multiple devices, and more. By building on Element, SchildiChat inherits all features of one of the most complete and feature-rich Matrix-clients currently available. On top, SchildiChat adds a different design and various extra tweaks, customization options, and additional community features. SchildiChat is open source: https://github.com/SchildiChat/SchildiChat-android More information about the Matrix protocol: https://matrix.org/
WiVeWa
To use this Application, you need a subscription for the proprietary wivewa.de server component This is the Android client for WiVeWa. It is mainly a Browser that opens WiVeWa, but there is more: - the App uses a private key that is generated and stored in your hardware for the authentication - the App downloads the addressbook and provides it as "Wontakte" - the App can show caller details (name + last ticket) when using Welefon or another compatible App - the App can upload incoming and outgoing call details to the WiVeWa phone system ("Korrespondenzliste" extension)
| Feature | SchildiChat Legacy | WiVeWa |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | SMSMessagingBrowser | SMSMessagingBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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