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How do you guys feel about Session?
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this post was submitted on 01 Jun 2024
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I wouldn't see a reason to use Session over SimpleX
I think the server infrastructure is different? SimpleX is similar to a federation network, isn't it? Session uses an Onion-based approach like Tor.
Yes. The difference is that you need to pay to host a Session node, and pay BIG money. That locks out most people that aren't cryptobros, companies or government agencies. While both a Tor/i2p node and Simplex server (or XMPP, or Matrix) are decidedly easy to set up.
Each SimpleX release gets me closer to using it. The upcoming v5.8 update is no exception:
And another round of security audits:
Looking good.
Edit: SimpleX v5.7.5 is 313 MB without Data/Cache on Android. Yikes.
My use of session is limited to my kids, wife and a couple of friends. I had high hopes for it when I started using it, but its devs have fallen incredibly short. I have also tried SimpleX on and off, but for some reason, it drinks battery like there's no tomorrow, so I'm off of it for now.
Hello! In the latest v5.8 of SimpleX there are various improvements that might be of interest, including for battery consumption.
Yup. Just tried it again with a few paranoid friends like me, and the battery drain is now gone. Just moved the FAM over too 🤣🤣
Multi client sync.
Kind of a workaround, but you can add all your devices to a group chat
That's actually fine. I wish the docs made that more clear.