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Cinny vs Peergos
Cinny has 3,897 GitHub stars, 578 forks, 354 open issues and last shipped 6 days ago. Peergos has 2,524 stars, 199 forks, 103 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. Cinny leads on adoption by 54% (3,897 vs 2,524 stars). Cinny is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; Peergos is written in Java under AGPL-3.0. Cinny has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, Peergos 8%. Peergos was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Cinny | Peergos | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 3.9K | ★ 2.5K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-19 |
| Forks | ⑂ 578 | ⑂ 199 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Cinny if
- You weight community size — 3.9K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Peergos if
- You want the Peergos feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and Peergos fits your workflow better
About Cinny
Cinny is an open source Matrix client written in TypeScript under AGPL 3.0. It lives in the Matrix ecosystem and is presented as "yet another matrix client," focusing on a simple, elegant, and secure interface. Its stated goal is an instant messaging application that is easy for people and has a modern touch.
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About Peergos
Peergos is a peer to peer secure file storage system, social network, and application protocol built in Java under AGPL 3.0. It lives in the IPFS, IPLD, and libp2p ecosystem and supports a private web where users control their data, decide where it is stored, and determine who can see it. The project addresses centralized services that can track users, expose personal data, and observe relationships or file contents without cryptographic access control.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Peergos more popular?
Cinny has 3,897 GitHub stars and Peergos has 2,524. Cinny has the larger community by that measure.
Are Cinny and Peergos free?
Both are open source. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Peergos under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Cinny and Peergos?
Cinny is written in TypeScript and Peergos in Java. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Cinny or Peergos?
Choose Cinny if you want the larger community (3,897 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Peergos if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.