App.net AlternativesSocial Networks & Microblogs like App.net

App.net is described as 'Social networking platform and microblogging service which enables its users to write messages of up to 256 characters' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to App.net for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted and iPad apps. The best App.net alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like App.net are X, Minds, Friendica and GNU social.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

     570 likes

    Decentralized and federated social platform with no ads, focusing on personal interaction, and offering 500 character posts, custom emojis, content warnings, and robust moderation tools.

    133 Mastodon alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
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    • Mastodon is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to App.net.

    • Mastodon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to App.net.

    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourceApp.net is also Free and Open Source
    • Mastodon is Privacy focused and LightweightApp.net is not according to our users
  2. X icon

    X

     1098 likes

    Experience global interaction with public conversations, real-time news updates, live audio Spaces, streaming video, exclusive content monetization, and niche Communities.

    82 X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    • X is the most popular Windows alternative to App.net.

    • X is Freemium and ProprietaryApp.net is Free and Open Source
    • X is MinimalisticApp.net is not according to our users
  4. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 likes

    An open-source platform for decentralized social networking. Users can monetize posts through ads or monthly support, engaging in various features such as Blogs, Videos, and secure private chats. Minds supports free speech and facilitates sharing across networks and exploring global trends.

    129 Minds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Zoho Connect

    Centralized collaborative platform offering secure communication, file sharing, task management, customizable boards, workflow automation, group discussions, polls, survey creation, calendar events, and mobile applications for iO...

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  6. Friendica icon

    Friendica

     141 likes

    Friendica is a distributed social network application. Which allow users to connect with others via their own Friendica server, but may also fully integrate contacts from other platforms including Twitter, diaspora*, Pump.io and StatusNet into their 'newsfeed'.

    120 Friendica alternatives

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    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Online
    • Docker
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  7. GNU social icon

    GNU social

     98 likes

    GNU social is a continuation of the StatusNet project. It is social communication software for both public and private communications. It is widely supported and has a large userbase.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  8. Known icon

    Known

     83 likes

    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. pump.io

     11 likes

    A stream server that does most of what people really want from a social network.

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
     
  11. Microsoft Viva Engage icon

    Microsoft Viva Engage

     22 likes

    Internal social networking platform for organizations, enabling secure discussions, community building, events, polls, expert connections, analytics, and integration with Microsoft 365 tools to support engagement and workplace knowledge-sharing.

    87 Microsoft Viva Engage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Microsoft Viva Engage is the most popular commercial alternative to App.net.

    • Microsoft Viva Engage is Paid and ProprietaryApp.net is Free and Open Source
  12. Plurk icon

    Plurk

     19 likes

    We like to think Plurk as a social network for weirdos - the cool, uncompromising and loving community for misfits we all long to have.

    45 Plurk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. Choqok icon

    Choqok

     40 likes

    Choqok - KDE Micro-Blogging Client The name comes from an ancient Persian word, means Sparrow! Currently supports Twitter.com and Identi.ca services. It currently features:

    • Supporting Twitter.com micro-blogging service.
    • Supporting Identi.ca micro-blogging service. (U.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • KDE
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    • Choqok is the most popular Linux alternative to App.net.

    • Choqok is Free and Open SourceApp.net is also Free and Open Source
  14. Workplace from Meta icon

    Workplace from Meta

     4 likes

    The all-in-one business communication platform from Meta that securely combines chat, video, groups and your intranet with the work tools you already use.

    83 Workplace from Meta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Workplace from Meta is the most popular SaaS alternative to App.net.

    • Workplace from Meta is Paid and ProprietaryApp.net is Free and Open Source
  15. Tinypaste icon

    Tinypaste

     10 likes

    Have you ever wanted to send an article or long conversation over IM or post to Twitter, only to have it be over the character limit? That's what TinyPaste is for. The Firefox addon lets you right click on any selected text to save it; you can also enter text into the...

    43 Tinypaste alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Firefox
     

    • Tinypaste is the most popular Mac alternative to App.net.

    • Tinypaste is Free and ProprietaryApp.net is Free and Open Source
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