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 X, diaspora*, Tumblr and Minds.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

     626 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.

    150 Mastodon alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Mastodon vs Google Plus Comments
    ericbright
    Negative
    17

    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+

    3 of 4 comments
    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Mastodon is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  2. X icon

    X

     1109 likes

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

    101 X alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple TV
    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.

    • X is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • X is MinimalisticGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  4. diaspora* icon

    diaspora*

     450 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.

    Cost / License

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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.

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • diaspora* is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • diaspora* is Decentralized and Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
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    Zoho Connect

    Centralized collaborative platform offering secure communication, file sharing, task management, customizable boards, workflow automation, group discussions, polls, survey creation, calendar events, and mobile applications for iO...

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  6. Tumblr icon

    Tumblr

     468 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.

    123 Tumblr alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. Minds icon

    Minds

     330 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.

    132 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!

    beebs
    Negative
    0

    It was okay at first, until one of the first things I was exposed to on that website was porn. Yeah, not a great first impression. I’d look elsewhere

    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Minds is Decentralized, Security-focused and Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  9. Pinterest icon

    Pinterest

     257 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.

    107 Pinterest alternatives

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    • 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.

    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

    • Pinterest is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
    • Pinterest is a Social Bookmarking Google Plus is a Social Network
  10. Instagram icon

    Instagram

     381 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.

    167 Instagram alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Kindle Fire
    • Fire TV
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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
    • Instagram is a Photo Sharing Google Plus is a Social Network
  11. 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.

    145 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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  12. Gab icon

    Gab

     258 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.

    119 Gab alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

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    • Online
    • Android
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    Warning

    Gab is less moderated compared to other social networks and could be offensive to some people

    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).

    • Gab is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Gab is Privacy focused and DecentralizedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
  13. Pleroma icon

    Pleroma

     71 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.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. VK icon

    VK

     168 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.

    104 VK alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • 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.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

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

    • VK is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Plus is also Free and Proprietary
  15. 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'.

    124 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.

    • Friendica is Free and Open SourceGoogle Plus is Free and Proprietary
    • Friendica is Decentralized and Privacy focusedGoogle Plus is not according to our users
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