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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/17617609

They supposedly can be disabled in settings- but we all know that won't last. They're going full Microsoft Skype mode and it's only a matter of time.

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[-] jarfil@beehaw.org 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

The difference is:

  • Discord: Electron app, 156 MB, works offline
  • Revolt: webapp, 635 kB, doesn't work offline

The "works offline" is not much of a bonus for a chat app, but you can access cached chats on Discord, while Revolt... just doesn't run.

There seem to be other clients for it, though. Haven't checked those out.

[-] SteveTech@programming.dev 4 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

In theory PWAs can be configured to run offline, whether they're doing that I don't know.

The desktop app looks like it's electron though.

[-] jarfil@beehaw.org 5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I know, one of the best PWAs I've seen is Draw.io, fully usable offline, with both device and browser storage.

The Revolt's one however, even though delivered as a PWA, seems to be only the login page. If already logged in, it throws a "Network error." dialog. Haven't checked the desktop one.

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