Mastodon Alternatives

Mastodon is described as 'Federated and open-source social network with no ads, 500-character limit, custom emojis, and content warnings, emphasizing privacy and personal interaction' and is a leading Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Mastodon for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted and iPad apps. The best Mastodon alternative is diaspora*, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mastodon are Pleroma, Pixelfed, Bluesky and X.

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Mastodon alternatives are mainly Social Networks, but if you're looking for Microblogs or Photo Sharing Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Mastodon.
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  1. Ktistec icon
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    Ktistec is an ActivityPub server. It is intended for individual users, not communities of users, although support for additional users will be added in the future. It is designed to have few runtime dependencies -- for example, it uses SQLite as its database, instead of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Qou icon
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    Unique social media experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Versia icon
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    A simple, extensible federated protocol for building useful applications. Formerly known as Lysand.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Cheddify icon
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    An ad-free, private social network. Cheddify is in an invite-only beta phase, and prospective users can join a waitlist to gain access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Etilia.net icon
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    Are you looking for a platform where you can exchange video calls, chats, voice messages, comments, photos, videos, audios, collections, articles and blogs or network in groups? Then join us at etilia.net and become part of the social media revolution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  6. Sendie.com icon
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    This is a social media platform that respects who you are and respects your privacy. We believe in equal rights. We believe in workers rights. We believe in science. Sendie is a platform that amplifies smart and thoughtful people. We will never sell or market your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
     
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    NewConnection is a new app that allows users to make new connections with people all over the world. Users can come together though shared interests and find that lasting connection.Through NewConnection, you can meet new people and connect through chat and invites to travel...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
     
  8. Goldkarpfen icon
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    A p2p-share-hosted daily-routine blogging system without any central authority.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
     
  9. Urbit icon
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    Urbit is a social media available in either client or server format. The Urbit client is called an "Urbit ID". And the Urbit server is called an "Urbit OS". Urbit ID are easy and quick to get started with. As they are meant for non-technical users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. e-Sathi icon
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    Create an account or log into e-Sathi.com. Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
  11. Lyfeloop icon
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    A new social claiming to protect free-speech, user's private data, no algorithm. There are android Ios apps, browser access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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