Bluesky AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Social Networks

The best Social Network alternative to Bluesky is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Bluesky and loads of them are Social Networks so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Social Network alternatives to Bluesky are Pixelfed, X, diaspora* and Minds.

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  1. Mastodon icon
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    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.

    135 Mastodon alternatives

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    • Android
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  2. Pixelfed icon
     283 likes

    Federated image-sharing platform with privacy, safety, no tracking or ads, algorithm-free chronological timelines, open-source code, comprehensive moderation, supports self-hosting, ActivityPub protocol, hashtag discovery, responsive mobile access, and ethical data control.

    134 Pixelfed alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Cloudron
     
  3. X icon
     1103 likes

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

    86 X alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Kindle Fire
     
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  4. Minds icon
     327 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.

    126 Minds alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Pleroma icon
     70 likes

    Pleroma is a free, federated social networking server built on open protocols. It is compatible with GNU Social, Mastodon, and many other ActivityPub and OStatus implementations.

    59 Pleroma alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Friendica icon
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    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'.

    119 Friendica alternatives

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    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Docker
     
  7. Hubzilla icon
     88 likes

    Hubzilla is a powerful platform for creating interconnected based websites featuring a decentralised identity, communications, and permissions framework built using common webserver technology. Hubzilla is very suitable for communities (of any size).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Gab icon
     257 likes

    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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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

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    • Online
    • Android
     
  9. nostr icon
     20 likes

    The simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network once and for all.

    46 nostr alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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