Facebook Lite Alternatives

Facebook Lite is described as 'Offers a light, fast Facebook experience optimized for low data usage that works across all network conditions' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are seven alternatives to Facebook Lite for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Windows, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Facebook Lite alternative is Frost for Facebook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Facebook Lite are Friendly Social Browser, MaterialFBook, Face Slim and SlimSocial for Facebook.

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Facebook Lite offers a light, fast Facebook experience optimized for low data usage that works across all network conditions.

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Facebook Lite alternatives page was last updated Jan 2, 2023
  1. Frost for Facebook icon
     21 likes

    Frost is a third party Facebook wrapper geared towards design and functionality. It contains many features, including:

    8 Frost for Facebook alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1. Facebook icon  Facebook integration
    2.  Download videos from Facebook
    Discontinued

    As indicated in this commit: https://github.com/AllanWang/Frost-for-Facebook/commit/b6cc172c77825b0cbe75a6d87bdd857993377830, the project is no longer actively maintained.

    Frost for Facebook iconFacebook Lite Icon

    Frost for Facebook VS Facebook Lite

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    • Frost for Facebook is the most popular Android alternative to Facebook Lite.

    • Frost for Facebook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Facebook Lite.

    • Frost for Facebook is Free and Open SourceFacebook Lite is Free and Proprietary
    • Frost for Facebook is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFacebook Lite is not according to our users
  2. Friendly Social Browser icon
     6 likes

    Friendly is the most complete Facebook Lite and FB Messenger alternative. Built as an extension of the light Facebook mobile website, it preserves your battery, storage and data, while giving you back control over your news feed.

    9 Friendly Social Browser alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Reduce mobile data usage
    4.  Fingerprinting protection
    5.  Download videos from Facebook
    6.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    Friendly Social Browser iconFacebook Lite Icon

    Friendly Social Browser VS Facebook Lite

    Is this a good alternative to Facebook Lite?
     
    • Friendly Social Browser is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Facebook Lite.

    • Friendly Social Browser is Freemium and ProprietaryFacebook Lite is Free and Proprietary
    • Friendly Social Browser is LightweightFacebook Lite is not according to our users
  3. MaterialFBook icon
     3 likes

    MaterialFBook is a light client for Facebook with a modern look (Material Design) based on Toffeed for Facebook

    8 MaterialFBook alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  OSS License Compliance
    3. Facebook Messenger icon  Facebook Messenger integration
    4.  Material design
    Discontinued

    The last update is from April 2020.

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  4. Face Slim icon
     12 likes

    Face Slim is an unofficial Facebook application for Android devices that resembles the Facebook Mobile Web Application before Facebook started removing features. FaceSlim is free of spyware, unlike what is built into the official Facebook and Facebook Messenger applications.

    29 Face Slim alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    Discontinued

    The app seems no longer updated. Last version, 3.4.1, released in September 2018, can be still downloaded from GitHub and F-Droid

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  5. SlimSocial for Facebook icon
     5 likes

    Light version of Facebook. Light not only in weight but also in the use.

    Why do I download SlimSocial for Facebook?

    • It is lightweight: it weighs less than 100 Kb;
    • It has simple, modern design: there is only what you need;
    • It is Open source: the code of this app is online.
    26 SlimSocial for Facebook alternatives
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    +1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    SlimSocial for Facebook iconFacebook Lite Icon

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  6. Metal for Facebook icon
     6 likes

    Metal is a Web wrapper with some awesome enhancements you don't get from just a browser like Notifications, Floating windows and Themes.

    22 Metal for Facebook alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Sync via TOR network
    4.  Low bandwidth usage
    5.  Unlock with fingerprint
    6.  Material design
    Discontinued

    The app seems no longer updated. Last version, 9.0, released in June 2018, can be still downloaded from the Google Play Store

    Metal for Facebook iconFacebook Lite Icon

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  7. JM Bits SocialFlow icon
     1 like

    SocialFlow uses less data and works in all network conditions.

    Features

    • Facebook Turbo Mode (designed for slow or unstable internet connections)
    • Download photos and videos to your device.
    • Dark theme for Facebook.
    • Installs fast.
    • Windows Hello.
    • Plays videos with.
    24 JM Bits SocialFlow alternatives
    JM Bits SocialFlow screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Windows Hello
    JM Bits SocialFlow iconFacebook Lite Icon

    JM Bits SocialFlow VS Facebook Lite

    Is JM Bits SocialFlow a good alternative to Facebook Lite?
     
    • JM Bits SocialFlow is the most popular Windows alternative to Facebook Lite.

    • JM Bits SocialFlow is Free and ProprietaryFacebook Lite is also Free and Proprietary
    • JM Bits SocialFlow is LightweightFacebook Lite is not according to our users
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