4chan Alternatives

4chan is described as 'Simple image-based bulletin board where anyone can post comments and share images. There are boards dedicated to a variety of topics, from Japanese animation and culture to videogames, music, and photography' and is a popular Imageboard in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to 4chan, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, Self-Hosted, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best 4chan alternative is SaidIt.net, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to 4chan are Lainchan, Aether, Erischan and 7chan.

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4chan alternatives are mainly Social Networks, but if you're looking for Social Newss or Imageboards you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Image Board, Self-Hosted and Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to 4chan.
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  1. FlowChat icon
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    FlowChat is an open-source, self-hostable reddit alternative. It has communities, hashtags, live-updating threaded conversations, and voting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Huddle App icon
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    Huddle is a social app where you can be yourself and share anything. Dive straight into posts, journals, threads, GIFs, capsules, and a bunch of other cool features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
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    ForumPromotion.com; a bookmarking & social networking curation hub, but also the easiest way to discover new and interesting forums across the Web. Anyone can submit, vote up/down, and comment on links. The most trusted forum promotion platform & topic curation community.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Flibbar icon
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    Flibbar is a fully decentralised social media platform designed for freedom of expression, privacy, and user control. Unlike traditional platforms, Flibbar does not censor content or manipulate algorithms, giving every user an equal voice.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  5. Postadio icon
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    Postadio is a great way to share and discover. Community driven social network, with highly democratized thematic boards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    A Reddit-like discussion site for a variety of different topics and hobbies.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. dootski icon
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    dootski is a next-gen discussion platform where great posts don’t just get upvotes—they earn you cash. built for creators, communities, and power commenters, dootski rewards quality contributions with transparent payouts, so you have a real stake in the conversations you spark.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  8. Recorant icon
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    Recorant is a platform where artists can share anything as long as it's creative. Have you ever wanted to find some low view-count videos on Youtube, but couldn't because the algorithm just doesn't promote such videos?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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