Own your data
Full control over your data
Your files stay local. Your relay holds no key.
See the difference
| Capability | Weald | Theirs | Better | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Message bodies | Encrypted to members | Readable by the server | Weald | MLS binding |
| Search | On your device, after decryption | Server index, instant everywhere | Theirs | Boundary |
| Removal | Key rotation, seconds | A flag in a table | Weald | Identity |
| Leaving | Your files, already local | An export request | Weald | Operate |
| Web and mobile | macOS, with paired companions | Every browser | Theirs | Download |
| Self-hosting | Same build, three commands | Enterprise tier, or never | Weald | Self-host |
| Notifications | No server-side preview | Push with the text in it | Theirs | Verify |
Those rows are the cost of the boundary.