devlug.de is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
Unpopular opinion: There is not the One #Messenger To Rule Them All. It depends on individual #chat requirements.
Extremely easy to onboard and use, but only for Android and iOS: #Quicksy or #Prav.
For Joan & John Average: #Conversations, #Dino, or #Monal.
For team chat: #Gajim or #Prose.
For people with higher security necessities: #Conversations or #Dino with self-hosted server and/or use over #TOR and/or multiple (burner) accounts.
Tbc. Of course, there are many other valid options.
Dino 0.5 is out! 🥳
Dino now features improved file transfers and two completely reworked dialogs.
Release blog post: https://dino.im/blog/2025/04/dino-0.5-release/