PenPal World Alternatives

Sites and apps similar to PenPal World include Mastodon, which is free and open source. Other options are diaspora*, Facebook, Minds and Friendica. You're spoiled for choice with Social Networks like PenPal World: we list more than 50 alternatives for Android, iPhone, self-hosting, iPad and Mac.

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  1. ZeroMe icon

    ZeroMe

     44 likes

    Social network for the distributed P2P network ZeroNet.

    65 ZeroMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • gevent
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • ZeroNet
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  2. Socialhome icon

    Socialhome

     7 likes

    Decentralized social network on the fediverse. Usable for both #microblogging and full length #blog posts. Editing both content and replies is supported.

    38 Socialhome alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Social profile
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  4. Micro.blog icon

    Micro.blog

     9 likes

    Social network for indie blogs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Micro.blog screenshot 1
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  5. Ad
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    Minds icon
    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. Slowly icon

    Slowly

     16 likes

    Slowly is created for those who yearn for meaningful conversations, lacking in the era of instant messaging. It connects people around the world at a slower but better pace – one letter at a time.

    26 Slowly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  7. Scuttlebutt.nz icon

    Scuttlebutt.nz

     12 likes

    a decent(ralised) secure gossip platform sea-slang for gossip - a scuttlebutt is basically a watercooler on a ship.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Patchwork
    Scuttlebutt.nz screenshot 1
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  9. 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.

    90 Identi.ca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
    Identi.ca screenshot 1
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  10. Pillowfort icon

    Pillowfort

     9 likes

    [Pillowfort is currently in closed beta with over 40,000 users. Everyone who donates $5 or more will get a registration key (or keys) to create an account on the site]

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    user profile
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  11. Plurk icon

    Plurk

     20 likes

    We like to think Plurk as a social network for weirdos - the cool, uncompromising and loving community for misfits we all long to have.

    41 Plurk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Y99 icon

    Y99

     3 likes

    Chat room directory filled with staff and user created chat rooms, designed to create the 1990s era when people actually spoke to strangers in chat rooms before social networks got invented.

    29 Y99 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    Here's what you'll see when logged in or participating as a guest.
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  13. P

    pump.io

     11 likes

    A stream server that does most of what people really want from a social network.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
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  15. Cato.social icon

    Cato.social

     3 likes

    Cato is an X (Twitter) alternative where you can post Meows, get Not So Anonymous Messages, connect with other Catos & grow your online social network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Welcome to Catzby Social Network
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