nostr Alternatives

Apps similar to nostr include Mastodon, which is free and open source. Other options are Bluesky, X, diaspora* and Minds. Social Networks like nostr are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for the web, self-hosting, Android, iPhone and iPad.

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  1. GNU social icon

    GNU social

     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.

    92 GNU social alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    Screenshot of a GNU social website with Swedish localization. Source Wikipedia / FSF
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  2. GoToSocial icon

    GoToSocial

     14 likes

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • YunoHost
    • Global
    Social profile
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  4. AT Protocol icon

    AT Protocol

     6 likes

    The AT Protocol is a networking technology created to power the next generation of social applications. The initial reference application, bsky.app, provides a global-scale microblogging experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    AT Protocol screenshot 1
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    Minds

    An open-source platform for decentralized social networking. Users can monetize posts through ads or monthly support, engaging in various features such as Blogs, Videos, and secure private chats. Minds supports free speech and fa...

    https://www.minds.com
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  6. Threads icon

    Threads

     12 likes

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

    83 Threads alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  7. Akkoma icon

    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 type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Akkoma screenshot 1
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  9. Known icon

    Known

     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 type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    Known screenshot 1
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  10. Soapbox.pub icon

    Soapbox.pub

     11 likes

    Soapbox is customizable open-source software that puts the power of social media in the hands of the people. Feature-rich and hyper-focused on providing a user experience to rival Big Tech, Soapbox is already home to some of the biggest alternative social platforms on the...

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • CA flagCanada
    Screenshot of Soapbox home feed.
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  11. HyperTexting icon

    HyperTexting

     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).

    55 HyperTexting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
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  12. Identi.ca icon

    Identi.ca

     56 likes

    identi.ca is a free personal web server that implements a distributed social networking service. It is based on pump.io, a free software which make up the distributed social network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
    Identi.ca screenshot 1
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  13. D.Buzz icon

    D.Buzz

     5 likes

    D.Buzz is a decentralised censorship resistant social media app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    D.Buzz screenshot 1
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  14. Iceshrimp icon

    Iceshrimp

     4 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 type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  15. snac icon

    snac

     6 likes

    A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub server written in portable C.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Profile
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