Google Plus AlternativesTop Social Networks and other similar apps like Google Plus

Google Plus is described as 'The Google+ project aims to make sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Sharing is a huge part of the web, a part that Google+ makes a lot simpler with these features:' and is a leading Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Plus for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted and iPad apps. The best Google Plus alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Plus are diaspora*, X, Tumblr and Minds.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

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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.

    131 Mastodon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Mastodon as an Alternative to Google Plus
    ericbright
    Negative
    16

    Mastodon is more similar to Twitter than G+.

    somegirlfromit
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    Easy filter tools on both individual and federation level makes Mastodon the social network with the closest match to G+'s circles

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Mastodon is like twitter : à microblogging engine. It's not a social network like G+

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    • Most users think Mastodon is a great Google Plus alternative.

    • Mastodon is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Google Plus.

    • Mastodon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Plus.

    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Mastodon is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  2. diaspora* icon

    diaspora*

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    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.

    124 diaspora* alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
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    Comments about diaspora* as an Alternative to Google Plus
    ericbright
    Negative
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    Diaspora has no group or community feature. The only way to filter out anything is to manipulate hashtags. Also, there is no moderation mechanism for posts related to any topic. Anyone's post with a hashtag similar to yours will appear in your stream, that allows for a huge spamming vulnerability.

    Guest
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    2

    Its OpenSource, so you can host ist by yourself. Much more privacy, what is important for companies.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Nearly same usibility like G+, easy to understand and it's possible to create groups by using #Hashtags. Lots of former G+ers already arrived here, so it's easy to reunite.

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    • Most users think diaspora* is a great Google Plus alternative.

    • diaspora* is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • diaspora* is Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  4. X icon

    X

     1098 likes
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    Experience global interaction with public conversations, real-time news updates, live audio Spaces, streaming video, exclusive content monetization, and niche Communities.

    79 X alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about X as an Alternative to Google Plus
    Guest
    Negative
    15

    Cannot post and save pictures like G+, just short text bursts and small images.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. X is a legitimate Google Plus alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • X is the most popular Windows alternative to Google Plus.

    • X is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • X is MinimalisticGoogle Plus is not according to our users
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    Tumblr

     463 likes
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    Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

    111 Tumblr alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Minds

     328 likes
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    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.

    127 Minds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Guest
    Negative
    2

    The biggest problem comes from their "boosted" posts which people pay to have boosted by buying tokens. It's like being bombarded by posts (just like advertisements) from porn, anti-vaxxers, science deniers and, hate groups. Obnoxious people can push their nonsense and even create an impression of popularity if they enough buy tokens to do so!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Minds is a great Google Plus alternative.

    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Minds is Security-focused and Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
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    Flickr

     425 likes
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    Online social photo and short video sharing community. Flickr helps you organize that huge mass of photos you have and offers a way for you, your friends and family to tell stories about them.

    132 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    • Flickr is the most popular Mac alternative to Google Plus.

    • Flickr is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
  10. Pinterest icon

    Pinterest

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    A virtual pinboard where users collect and share a variety of ideas and inspirations, from wedding plans to T-shirts and DJ equipment, while following collections from people with great taste globally.

    89 Pinterest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    Guest
    Negative
    13

    Pinterest is not about writing but mostly links to pictures and other sites. I want the ability to carry on conversations on subjects.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Because you can now comment on users pins and you can follow users boards and yeah thats where i will be going when G+ shuts down i dont like any of the others

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Pinterest is a great Google Plus alternative, some don't.

    • Pinterest is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Instagram icon

    Instagram

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    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    151 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    artgamer2009
    Positive
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    The best alternative app for google plus

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    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
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    Friendica

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Online
    • Docker
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    Guest
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    0

    The hosting requirements etc make it not useful to folks with limited current tech skills or who can't set up such easily.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Friendica is a great Google Plus alternative.

    • Friendica is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Friendica is Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  13. Gab icon

    Gab

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    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.

    119 Gab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Warning

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    • Online
    • Android
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    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It's better alternative comparing to decentralized social networks (like Mastodon or Diaspora), ugly MeWe and political-correct Facebook or Mastodon, but it's worst comparing to Google++ Rewritten and 2 services from Poland: Zombie+ (only on invitations) or Suber.cba.pl (oldschool style) and VK (it's Russian, but nice UI than MeWe).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Gab is a great Google Plus alternative.

    • Gab is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Gab is Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  14. VK icon

    VK

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    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.

    100 VK alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    Guest
    Positive
    5

    It's mostly a russian website. It's filled with them.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    0

    VK forces users to have a cellphone contact, making it as a toxic and intrusive social network.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think VK is a great Google Plus alternative.

    • VK is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
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    Pleroma

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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