Macstodon AlternativesMastodon Clients and other similar apps like Macstodon

Macstodon is described as 'App written in MacPython 1.5.2 for Classic Mac OS that lets you post toots and view timelines using a Mastodon server. It has been developed on a Macintosh IIfx running System 7.1.1' and is a Mastodon Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Macstodon for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and F-Droid apps. The best Macstodon alternative is Tusky, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Macstodon are Moshidon, Fedilab, Phanpy and Megalodon.

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  1. Tusky icon

    Tusky

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    Android social platform client supporting decentralized microblogging, material design, multiple themes, draft posts, notifications, custom emoji, lists, federated timelines, image, video uploads, and privacy-focused open-source functionality.

    56 Tusky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Tusky is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Macstodon.

    • Tusky is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Macstodon.

    • Tusky is Free and Open SourceMacstodon is also Free and Open Source
    • Tusky is LightweightMacstodon is not according to our users
  2. Moshidon icon

    Moshidon

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    Better modification of the official Mastodon for Android app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Fedilab icon

    Fedilab

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    Fedilab is a multifunctional Android client to access the distributed Fediverse, consisting of microblogging, photo sharing and video hosting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  5. Phanpy icon

    Phanpy

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    A minimalistic opinionated Mastodon web client.

    48 Phanpy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Phanpy is the most popular Web-based alternative to Macstodon.

    • Phanpy is Free and Open SourceMacstodon is also Free and Open Source
    • Phanpy is Privacy focused and LightweightMacstodon is not according to our users
  6. Megalodon icon

    Megalodon

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    A fork of the official Mastodon Android app adding important features that are missing in the official app and possibly won’t ever be implemented, such as the federated timeline, unlisted posting and an image description viewer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  7. Elk.zone icon

    Elk.zone

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    A nimble Mastodon web client.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Elk.zone is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Macstodon.

    • Elk.zone is Free and Open SourceMacstodon is also Free and Open Source
    • Elk.zone is Privacy focused and LightweightMacstodon is not according to our users
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    Surf Social

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    Combine posts and people from Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, and more to craft custom feeds tailored to your interests. Use the Surf Shop for inspiration and make your feed unique by starring favorite sources and applying specific content filters. Join the Dawn Patrol beta to start experimenting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Ice Cubes for Mastodon icon

    Ice Cubes for Mastodon

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    A SwiftUI Mastodon client for iOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Macstodon.

    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is Free and Open SourceMacstodon is also Free and Open Source
    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is Customizable and Privacy focusedMacstodon is not according to our users
  11. Tuba icon

    Tuba

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    Explore the federated social web with Tuba for GNOME. Stay connected to your favorite communities, family and friends with support for popular Fediverse platforms like Mastodon, GoToSocial, Akkoma & more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Windows
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    • Tuba is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Macstodon.

    • Tuba is Free and Open SourceMacstodon is also Free and Open Source
    • Tuba is Privacy focused and LightweightMacstodon is not according to our users
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    Flare social client

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    Flare is an open-source social client that merges your feeds from Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, X, and RSS into a single timeline, turning it into your personal information hub, with Android/iOS and macOS/Windows Support

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Whalebird

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    Whalebird is a Mastodon client for desktop application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Mastodon
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  14. Mona for Mastodon icon

    Mona for Mastodon

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    Mona is a Mastodon app packed with customization features. Optimized for VoiceOver. Native design.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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