Hackers' Pub Alternatives

Alternatives list

1. 

   

   GoToSocial

    14 likes

   GoToSocial is an ActivityPub social network server, written in Golang.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Origin

   • International

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Self-Hosted
   • Kubernetes
   • YunoHost

   • Global

   

   

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2. 

   

   Sharkey

    10 likes

   Sharkey is a Misskey fork following upstream changes when possible, with added features. Like any other ActivityPub software Sharkey can interface with the thousands of servers that form the fediverse, an interconnected social network, working in tandem with software such as...

   29 Sharkey alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   

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4. 

   

   Wafrn

    15 likes

   Wafrn is a social network inspired by tumblr, that also can connect with other wafrn instances, or with mastodon, pleroma, firefish and other platforms that use activitypub.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Self-Hosted
   • UNIX Web Browser
   • F-Droid

   

   

   

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5. 

   

   Threads

    12 likes

   Say more with Threads — Instagram’s text-based conversation app.

   81 Threads alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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6. 

   

   Akkoma

    11 likes

   This is a fork of Pleroma, which is a microblogging server software that can federate (= exchange messages with) other servers that support ActivityPub. What that means is that you can host a server for yourself or your friends and stay in control of your online identity, but...

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   

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8. 

   

   Hive Social

    8 likes

   Share content and connect to people you love on Hive.

   35 Hive Social alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • United States

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   Substack Notes

    5 likes

   Notes is a new space where writers can publish short-form posts and share ideas with each other and their readers. Through Notes, writers and readers can recommend posts, links, images, and quotes, leave comments, and more.

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Social Network
   • Microblog

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad

   • United States

   

   

   

   +5

   

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10. 

    

    Socialhome

     7 likes

    Decentralized social network on the fediverse. Usable for both #microblogging and full length #blog posts. Editing both content and replies is supported.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Social Network
    • Microblog

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    

    

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11. 

    

    Iceshrimp

     5 likes

    Iceshrimp is a derivative of Misskey that has been offering practical solutions, enhancements, and improvements since 2023. It is designed to address user needs directly, focusing on delivering straightforward fixes and features that users find valuable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Social Network
    • Microblog

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    

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12. 

    

    snac

     6 likes

    A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub server written in portable C.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Social Network
    • Microblog

    Origin

    • Germany
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    • Germany
    • EU

    

    

    

    +4

    

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13. 

    

    Mitra

     2 likes

    Federated micro-blogging platform with a content subscription service.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

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