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Bastyon is described as 'revolutionary anti-censorship decentralized publishing and social platform voted to freedom of speech. Based on the blockchain technology, it runs on a set of computers around the world, not controlled by any single entity' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Bastyon for a variety of platforms, including Online / Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted solutions and Windows. The best alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bastyon are Twitter, Diaspora, Gab and Minds.

Bastyon alternatives are mainly Social Networks but may also be Microblogs or Encrypted Chat Apps. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Bastyon.
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Bastyon is a revolutionary anti-censorship decentralized publishing and social platform voted to freedom of speech. Based...

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    110 alternatives to Mastodon 

    Mastodon is a Free and Open Source federated social network, made with a focus on more personal interaction.

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    1.  DecentralizedMastodon is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  Ad-freeMastodon doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  Privacy focusedMastodon is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    4.  Support for ActivityPubMastodon support ActivityPub, a open and decentralized social network protocol.
    5.  Two-factor AuthenticationMastodon supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
    6.  Dark ModeMastodon supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    7.  Support for @mentionsMastodon supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
    8.  No TrackingMastodon will not track you or use your personal data.
    Screenshot of the Mastodon web interface
    Social networking, back in your hands
  2. Twitter icon

    Twitter

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    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
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    • Blackberry 10
    • Kindle Fire
    160 alternatives to Twitter 

    Twitter is an online social networking service that enables users to send and read short 280-character messages called "tweets".

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    1.  IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Twitter using IFTTT.
    2.  Two-factor AuthenticationTwitter supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
    3.  Dark ModeTwitter supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Support for @mentionsTwitter supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
    Twitter start page
    Twitter Home
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    Diaspora

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    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
    126 alternatives to Diaspora 

    Diaspora is a federated social networking service, designed to be a more privacy-aware alternative to Facebook . Share what you want, with whom you want.

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    1.  DecentralizedDiaspora is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  Privacy focusedDiaspora is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  No TrackingDiaspora will not track you or use your personal data.
    4.  Ad-freeDiaspora doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    5.  Support for MarkDownDiaspora supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    6.  Support for ActivityPubDiaspora support ActivityPub, a open and decentralized social network protocol.
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    Screenshot
  5. Gab icon

    Gab

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    • Online
    • Android
    140 alternatives to Gab 

    Gab Social is an open source and fully decentralized social network powered by the Gab Platform. It is the new social network of Gab.com. This change was made to further Gab's commitment to its users trust and privacy online.

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    1.  Ad-freeGab doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Privacy focusedGab is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  DecentralizedGab is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    4.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Gab without registration.
    5.  Dark ModeGab supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Warning

    Gab is less moderated compared to other social networks and could be offensive to some people

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    Screenshot
  6. Minds icon

    Minds

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    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    146 alternatives to Minds 

    We are a free and open-source platform to launch your digital brand, social network and mobile app. We are also a social network ourselves. It is a global social network of social networks. Available in either decentralized or centralized options.

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    1.  DecentralizedMinds is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  Privacy focusedMinds is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  GamificationMinds makes use of game-design elements such as point scoring, competition, achievements, etc.
    Minds.com homepage
    Channel. Also known as profile.
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    Nitter

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    • F-Droid
    106 alternatives to Nitter 

    Nitter is a free and open-source front-end mirror of Twitter, which allows you to consult Twitter, with a focus on privacy.

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    1.  LightweightNitter consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  No TrackingNitter will not track you or use your personal data.
    3.  Ad-freeNitter doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    4.  Dark ModeNitter supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  9. Facebook icon

    Facebook

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    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • KaiOS
    161 alternatives to Facebook 

    Free online social media and network service connecting people with friends, family, classmates and more.

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    1.  IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Facebook using IFTTT.
    2.  Facial RecognitionFacebook can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
    3.  Two-factor AuthenticationFacebook supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
    4.  Personalized RecommendationsFacebook can recommend content you like, whether it's something you already know or not.
    5.  Expiring StoriesYou can create, view, interact and share temporary stories in Facebook.
    Facebook old login page
    Facebook new login page
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    Friendica

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    • PHP
    123 alternatives to Friendica 

    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'.

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    1.  DecentralizedFriendica is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  Privacy focusedFriendica is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  Support for ActivityPubFriendica support ActivityPub, a open and decentralized social network protocol.
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    Timeline of the user meeting forum. Duepunto Zero theme.
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    GNU social

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    91 alternatives to GNU social 

    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.

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    1.  DecentralizedGNU social is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
    2.  Ad-freeGNU social doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    3.  End-to-End EncryptionGNU social has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
    4.  Privacy focusedGNU social is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    Screenshot of a GNU social website with Swedish localization. Source Wikipedia / FSF
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    VK

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    98 alternatives to VK 

    VK (originally VKontakte) is a largest social network service from Europe. Available in many languages and highly popular particularly among Russian-speaking users around the world, especially in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus, and Israel.

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    1.  Dark ModeVK supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    Registration page
    Profile
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