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Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Coop provides cross-platform Nostr messaging with a client for chatting privately.
Alternatives
The Best Aegis Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Aegis? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 22 are open source.
Aegis signs Nostr events through a simple cross-platform signer, allowing clients to request signing without handling private keys directly.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionCoopCoop provides cross-platform Nostr messaging with a client…Another optionbroadcastrbroadcastr transmits Nostr events from one relay to other…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coop | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | broadcastr | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | cln-nip47 | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 4 | Denostr | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | ezdvm | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | danmakustr | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 7 | Fevela | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | dispute | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 9 | applesauce | — | Not stated | — |
| 10 | amberflutter | — | Yes | — |
All Aegis alternatives
2
Also covers git and open source · same kind of open-source project
broadcastr transmits Nostr events from one relay to other relays as a stateless alternative to blastr.
3
Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
The cln-nip47 plugin connects Core Lightning wallets through Nostr Wallet Connect as specified in NIP-47.
4
Also covers git and open source · same kind of open-source project
Denostr implements a Rust-based, cloud-native Nostr relay derived from nostr-rs-relay.
5
Also covers git and open source · same kind of open-source project
ezdvm lets users run Python code behind a Nostr Data Vending Machine service.
6
Also covers git and open source · same kind of open-source project
danmakustr adds decentralized scrolling comments to YouTube videos through a Chrome extension based on Nostr.
7
Also covers git and open source · same kind of open-source project
Fevela presents Nostr posts in a newsreader-style interface designed to help users manage attention and time.
8
Also covers ios, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
dispute provides a cross-platform Nostr client that showcases the dart-nostr library.
9
applesauce
github.com/hzrd149/applesauceAlso covers git · same kind of open-source project
Developers can build Nostr web clients with applesauce, a collection of TypeScript libraries.
10
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
amberflutter wraps the Amber Nostr signer in Flutter, enabling Android apps to connect to the signing service.
11
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Blossom specifies HTTP endpoints for storing blobs on media servers using Nostr public and private keys for identity.
12
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
bark signs Nostr events through a NIP-07 interface backed by NIP-46 remote signing.
13
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Remote NIP-46 signing is exposed to Nostr web clients through Bunker46, a NIP-07 browser extension.
14
Also covers ios, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
This comparison list tracks which Nostr clients support different protocol features and NIPs.
15
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Citrine runs a Nostr relay on Android that lets compatible clients send and receive events through the device.
16
Alby NWC (Umbrel)
apps.umbrel.com/app/alby-nostr-wallet-connectAlso covers git
Browse self-hosted apps for an Umbrel home server, spanning categories such as media, AI, Bitcoin, and automation.
17
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Contact Cloud visualizes a Nostr contact-list graph, with the project exploring proximity between public keys.
18
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Nostr badge events of kind 8 can be created and issued with Badger, a client for the protocol.
19
Also covers ios, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
bloom combines a self-hosted media server with a Nostr relay for decentralized media sharing.
20
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
BlazeJump provides core protocol interactions through a minimal Nostr client written in C#.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Bitcredit event traffic is handled by bcr-relay, a specialized Nostr relay implementation written in Rust.
22
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
blastr publishes Nostr events to multiple relays through a proxy relay running on Cloudflare Workers.
23
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
atomstr converts RSS and Atom feeds into Nostr events by fetching feed content and publishing it through the protocol.
24
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
AlgoRelay lets relay operators provide ranked or filtered event feeds through an algorithmic Nostr relay.
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What is the best alternative to Aegis?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Aegis are Coop, broadcastr, and cln-nip47.
Are there open-source alternatives to Aegis?
Yes: Coop, broadcastr, cln-nip47, and Denostr.
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