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Also covers git, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Aegis signs Nostr events through a simple cross-platform signer, allowing clients to request signing without handling private keys directly.
Alternatives
The Best Coop Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 22 open source
Looking for something like Coop? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 22 are open source.
Coop provides cross-platform Nostr messaging with a client for chatting privately.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionAegisAegis signs Nostr events through a simple cross-platform…Another optioncln-nip47The cln-nip47 plugin connects Core Lightning wallets…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aegis | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 2 | cln-nip47 | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
| 3 | Denostr | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | broadcastr | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | ezdvm | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | danmakustr | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 7 | Fevela | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | applesauce | — | Not stated | — |
| 9 | dispute | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 10 | Denny | — | Yes | — |
All Coop alternatives
2
Also covers git, linux, and macos · same kind of open-source project
The cln-nip47 plugin connects Core Lightning wallets through Nostr Wallet Connect as specified in NIP-47.
3
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.
4
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.
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
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.
9
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
dispute provides a cross-platform Nostr client that showcases the dart-nostr library.
10
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Denny focuses on encrypted group chats in a Nostr-based instant messaging client.
11
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.
12
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
This comparison list tracks which Nostr clients support different protocol features and NIPs.
13
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Coracle DMs packages Coracle's NIP-04 direct messaging feature as a standalone app.
14
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
This repository publishes a feature matrix showing protocol capabilities supported by Nostr clients.
15
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Evento provides an open-source Nostr client with a built-in self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning wallet.
16
Also covers 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.
17
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
ehagaki provides a post-only Nostr client that compresses media on the device before upload.
18
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.
19
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.
20
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
This curated Japanese Nostr directory lists software, web services, clients, and related community projects.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Bucket provides a lightweight testing relay for Nostr client development and protocol experiments.
22
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
BlazeJump provides core protocol interactions through a minimal Nostr client written in C#.
23
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.
24
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
better-auth-nostr adds NIP-98 Nostr authentication to Better Auth through a plugin for login flows.
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What is the best alternative to Coop?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Coop are Aegis, cln-nip47, and Denostr.
Are there open-source alternatives to Coop?
Yes: Aegis, cln-nip47, Denostr, and broadcastr.
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