comparison list of Nostr clients

This comparison list tracks which Nostr clients support different protocol features and NIPs.

github.com/vishalxl/Nostr-Clients-Features-List
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About comparison list of Nostr clients

This repository maintains a table comparing eight Nostr clients — Damus, More-Speech, Amethyst, Nostros, Iris, Snort, Hamstr and Coracle — on support for posts, replies, mentions, reactions, direct messages, public channels, NIP-5, Lightning integration and NIP-42 relay auth. It also lists platform support, links, maintainers and implementation notes for each client.

The main table covers only some clients; other clients such as Nostrylus, Bija and Nostroid are named separately without full feature comparison.

Key features

  • Compares post, reply, mention, and reaction support across eight clients
  • Tracks direct message support across listed Nostr clients
  • Tracks public channel creation, reading, and posting support
  • Compares NIP-5, Lightning integration, and NIP-42 relay auth
  • Lists operating system support including mobile, desktop, and browser
  • Provides links, maintainers, and notes for each client
Best for: People comparing Nostr clients by protocol feature and operating system support.
Good for
  • Open-source repository under GPL-3.0 license.
  • Compares messaging, channel, NIP and platform support side by side.
  • Includes links, maintainers and implementation notes for each compared client.
Watch out for
  • Main comparison table covers only some clients, not the full client list.

comparison list of Nostr clients at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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comparison list of Nostr clients FAQ

What is Nostr according to this page?
A decentralized protocol that allows users to take control of their own data and identity.
Which compared client supports deleting posts?
Snort is the only client in the table marked as supporting delete post.
What does the page say about Anigma.io?
It says Anigma.io is vulnerable to XSS attacks that can steal a private key and is risky to use until fixed.
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