mu social Alternatives

mu social is described as 'Open source social network with customizable feeds, ad-free privacy, user verification, no tracking, and support for media sharing, editing, events, and more' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to mu social, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best mu social alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to mu social are Pixelfed, Bluesky, X and diaspora*.

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  1. Discover BlueSky on Windows through DarkSky, an app designed for exploring feeds, profiles, posts, and replies. Users enjoy a modern interface, community-driven enhancements, and frequent updates. With Discord and GitHub feedback, DarkSky evolves rapidly, planning for multi-account, DM, and custom feed features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. nostr icon
     23 likes

    The simplest open protocol that is able to create a censorship-resistant global "social" network once and for all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. GNU social icon
     98 likes

    GNU social is a continuation of the StatusNet project. It is social communication software for both public and private communications. It is widely supported and has a large userbase.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. GoToSocial icon
     14 likes

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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • YunoHost
     
  5. Sharkey icon
     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...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Movim icon
     56 likes

    Decentralized social and blog platform based on XMPP, enabling self-hosting, cross-network chat, video calls, and group collaboration. Users control and migrate their data, communicate across various networks, and access services from any node while preserving privacy and open-source principles.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Gridsky icon
     9 likes

    Gridsky brings the visual charm of Instagram to Bluesky, offering a delightful client with a grid-based interface and easy scrolling. Focused on photo content, Gridsky creates a minimal, immersive experience with innovative ways to interact with feeds and profiles. Accessible online for seamless photo sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Ahlan social  icon
     4 likes

    an open-source, privacy-first social platform providing a safe digital home and voice for unrepresented nations & communities.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. Threads icon
     11 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  10. Akkoma icon
     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 types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Known icon
     84 likes

    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. HyperTexting icon
     4 likes

    HyperTexting is your timeline minus the ads, algorithms, and AI slop. It's like the “for you” feed, but it actually works… for YOU (not the platforms).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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