Open Source Facebook Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Facebook is diaspora*. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Facebook and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Facebook are Mastodon, Minds, Gab and Friendica.

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Connect with friends and family, share photos and videos, organize events, and join groups on a cross-platform social network offering messaging, live streaming, and more.

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Facebook alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2025
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  1. Face Slim icon

    Face Slim

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    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    The app seems no longer updated.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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Face Slim VS Facebook

     
  2. monocles social icon

    monocles social

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    monocles social is based on mastodon. A privacy friendly social network.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Ocelot.social icon

    Ocelot.social

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    Ocelot.social is an open source program code that is freely available for operating social networks. Its development is supported by a community of programmers and interested network operators.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Ocelot.social VS Facebook

     
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    Minds

    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 fa...

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  6. Mirror Island icon

    Mirror Island

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    Quickly send and share messages and files, in private, public, or in groups. You can edit conversations collaboratively, and attach files and photos to posts.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Mirror Island Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Web-Based

    Mirror Island VS Facebook

     
  7. Friend Alert icon

    Friend Alert

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    Keep your friendships thriving, no matter how far apart.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

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  8. Hylo icon

    Hylo

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    Social network focused on coordination, building interconnections and organizing impactful action to regenerate our communities and our planet.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Ad-free

    Hylo VS Facebook

     
  10. Friendly Pix icon

    Friendly Pix

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    FriendlyPix is a simple photo sharing app built on Firebase to showcase its features for developers.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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