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*, Tumblr, X and Minds.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

     579 likes

    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

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
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    Mastodon vs Google Plus Comments
    ericbright
    Negative
    16

    Mastodon is more similar to Twitter than G+.

    somegirlfromit
    Positive
    -1

    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+

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • 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*

     442 likes

    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.

    121 diaspora* alternatives

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    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
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    diaspora* vs Google Plus Comments
    ericbright
    Negative
    7

    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
    Positive
    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
    -2

    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • diaspora* is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • diaspora* is Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  4. Tumblr icon

    Tumblr

     463 likes

    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.

    110 Tumblr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. X icon

    X

     1098 likes

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

    85 X alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    X start page
     
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    X vs Google Plus Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    15

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • X is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • X is MinimalisticGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  7. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 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.

    124 Minds alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Minds vs Google Plus Comments
    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.
    • 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
  8. Flickr icon

    Flickr

     426 likes

    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.

    133 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Pinterest icon

    Pinterest

     248 likes

    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.

    94 Pinterest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    Main Page as of Out. 2011
     
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    Pinterest vs Google Plus Comments
    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.
    • Pinterest is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
  11. Instagram icon

    Instagram

     374 likes

    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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    Instagram vs Google Plus Comments
    artgamer2009
    Positive
    0

    The best alternative app for google plus

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
  12. VK icon

    VK

     166 likes

    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.

    96 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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    VK vs Google Plus Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    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.
    • VK is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
  13. Friendica icon

    Friendica

     141 likes

    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
    Timeline of the user meeting forum. Duepunto Zero theme.
     
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    Friendica vs Google Plus Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    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.
    • Friendica is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Friendica is Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  14. Gab icon

    Gab

     256 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

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    • Online
    • Android
    Gab screenshot 1
     
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    Gab vs Google Plus Comments
    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.
    • Gab is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Gab is Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  15. Pleroma icon

    Pleroma

     68 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Pleroma screenshot 1
     
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