Hive Blog AlternativesSocial Networks & Blog Publishing Tools like Hive Blog

Hive Blog is described as 'Communities without borders. A social network owned and operated by its users, powered by Hive' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Hive Blog for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Self-Hosted apps. The best Hive Blog alternative is Reddit, which is free. Other great apps like Hive Blog are diaspora*, Medium, Gab and Steemit.

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Hive Blog alternatives page was last updated Jun 22, 2025
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  1. Reddit icon

    Reddit

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    An extensive platform for user-shared content and discussions, organized into niche 'subreddits' across numerous interests like news and video games, with a dynamic voting system influencing what appears on the front page.

    203 Reddit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
    Reddit screenshot 1

    Top Reddit Features

    1.  Community-based
    2.  Built-in Commenting System
    3.  Q&A
    4.  Voting
    5.  MEMES
    6.  Moderation
    7.  Social feed
    8.  Share content
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Two-factor Authentication

    Reddit VS Hive Blog

     

    • Reddit is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to Hive Blog.

    • Reddit is the most popular free alternative to Hive Blog.

    • Reddit is Freemium and ProprietaryHive Blog is Free and Open Source
  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.

    121 diaspora* alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
    diaspora* screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Federated
    3.  Encrypted Connection
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Distributed
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Fediverse
    8. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    9.  Self-hosted
    10.  Support for MarkDown

    diaspora* VS Hive Blog

     

    • diaspora* is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Hive Blog.

    • diaspora* is the most popular Open Source alternative to Hive Blog.

    • diaspora* is Free and Open SourceHive Blog is also Free and Open Source
    • diaspora* is Privacy focusedHive Blog is not according to our users
  4. Medium icon

    Medium

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    Medium is a new place on the Internet where people share ideas and stories that are longer than 140 characters and not just for friends. It’s designed for little stories that make your day better and manifestos that change the world.

    137 Medium alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Medium Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Progressive Web App

    Medium VS Hive Blog

     
  5. 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.

    118 Gab alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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    Warning

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

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Live topics
    4.  Bypass Censorship
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Fediverse
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Content creators
    11.  Word filtering
    12.  Information aggregator

    Gab VS Hive Blog

     
  6. Steemit icon

    Steemit

     104 likes
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    A non-censored social platform where users are incentivized to contribute and curate content. The users decide what is valuable by voting, and content regarded valuable is rewarded with money.

    116 Steemit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Steemit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  No Censorship
    2.  In-App Voting
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Cryptocurrency payment

    Steemit VS Hive Blog

     
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    Scribe.rip

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    An alternative frontend to Medium.

    108 Scribe.rip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    A sample of presenting Medium's content by Scribe.rip

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required

    Scribe.rip VS Hive Blog

     
  9. PeakD icon

    PeakD

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    An uncensorable social media platform based on the decentralized Hive blockchain.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HN flagHonduras

    Platforms

    • Online
    PeakD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Based on Blockchain
    3.  Blockchain
    4.  Communities

    PeakD VS Hive Blog

     

  10. LibMedium

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    An Alternative Medium Frontend.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    LibMedium screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

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  11. Gamer.Express icon

    Gamer.Express

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    A Reddit-inspired platform for gamers with a karma system, offering post trends and comment popularity. Discuss games, memes, and news while enjoying upvotes, downvotes, user subscriptions, and free speech. Customize feeds and explore trending topics with user-generated content.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Gamer.Express screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for @mentions

    Gamer.Express VS Hive Blog

     
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    Flibbar

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    Flibbar is a fully decentralised social media platform designed for freedom of expression, privacy, and user control. Unlike traditional platforms, Flibbar does not censor content or manipulate algorithms, giving every user an equal voice.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Flibbar screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Secure Chat
    3.  Private messaging
    4.  Online community platform

    Flibbar VS Hive Blog

     
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    Fountain.ink

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    Fountain is a batteries-included, self-hostable platform that reimagines digital publishing for the decentralized web. Designed as a web3-native alternative to Medium, Substack, and Mirror, Fountain gives creators true ownership of their content and audience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Fountain landing page

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Simplicity
    2.  WEB3

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    The Blue Talk

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    TheBlueTalk is an online space that allows Walmart employees to share information and connect with each other. Its goal is to empower the worker by offering a space for voice, insight, and community engagement.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    The Blue Talk VS Hive Blog

     
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