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The best Bluesky Client alternative to Bluesky is DarkSky for BlueSky, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Bluesky and nine of them are Bluesky Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Bluesky Client alternatives to Bluesky are Gridsky, Klearsky, Graysky and Pinksky.

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Bluesky alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. DarkSky for BlueSky icon

    DarkSky for BlueSky

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    Discover BlueSky on Windows through DarkSky, an app designed for exploring feeds, profiles, posts, and replies. Users enjoy a modern interface, community-driven enhancements, and frequent updates. With Discord and GitHub feedback, DarkSky evolves rapidly, planning for multi-account, DM, and custom feed features.

    10 DarkSky for BlueSky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Windows UWP

    DarkSky for BlueSky VS Bluesky

     
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    Gridsky

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    Gridsky brings the visual charm of Instagram to Bluesky, offering a delightful client with a grid-based interface and easy scrolling. Focused on photo content, Gridsky creates a minimal, immersive experience with innovative ways to interact with feeds and profiles. Accessible online for seamless photo sharing.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Gridsky VS Bluesky

     
  4. Klearsky icon

    Klearsky

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    Web client for Bluesky.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Klearsky VS Bluesky

     
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    Graysky

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    An alternative client for Bluesky. Fast, smooth, beautiful.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Graysky Features

    1.  React Native

    Graysky VS Bluesky

     
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    Pinksky

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    Pinksky is a 3rd party Bluesky client focused on photos.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone

    Pinksky Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Image Sharing

    Pinksky VS Bluesky

     
  7. Butterfly for Bluesky icon

    Butterfly for Bluesky

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    Bluesky on your Apple Watch!.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    Butterfly for Bluesky VS Bluesky

     
  9. Threadsky icon

    Threadsky

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    ThreadSky is a community-driven platform that brings a familiar Reddit-style interface to the Bluesky social network. We aim to make content discovery and discussion on Bluesky more organized and accessible through topic-based channels.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Threadsky screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Community-based

    Threadsky VS Bluesky

     
  10. TOKIMEKI.blue icon

    TOKIMEKI.blue

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    Bluesky browser client with multi-column and multi-account support. It is PWA compliant and can be used like an app on mobile devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    TOKIMEKI.blue screenshot 1

    TOKIMEKI.blue Features

    1.  Progressive Web App

    TOKIMEKI.blue VS Bluesky

     
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    Sky.app

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    Sky.app is a great way to use Bluesky Social on MacOS, featuring keyboard shortcuts, Dark Mode Sync, and notification badges.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Sky.app Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Swift

    Sky.app VS Bluesky

     
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