Pinafore AlternativesMastodon Clients & Social Networks like Pinafore

Pinafore is described as 'An alternative web client for Mastodon, focused on speed and simplicity' and is a Mastodon Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Pinafore for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Pinafore alternative is Tusky, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pinafore are Tuba, Surf Social, Elk.zone and Ice Cubes for Mastodon.

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An alternative web client for Mastodon, focused on speed and simplicity.

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Pinafore alternatives page was last updated Dec 27, 2024
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  1. Tusky icon

    Tusky

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    Tusky is a lightweight client for Mastodon, a free and open-source social network server. It supports all Mastodon features, like photos, videos, lists, custom emojis and is designed according to material guidelines.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Tusky screenshot 1
    Tusky screenshot 2
    Tusky screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Federated
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Decentralized
    5. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for @mentions

    Tusky VS Pinafore

     

    • Tusky is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Pinafore.

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

    • Tusky is Free and Open SourcePinafore is also Free and Open Source
    • Tusky is Decentralized and LightweightPinafore is not according to our users
  2. 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!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Windows
    Tuba screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Fediverse
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    8.  No Tracking

    Tuba VS Pinafore

     

    • Tuba is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Pinafore.

    • Tuba is Free and Open SourcePinafore is also Free and Open Source
    • Tuba is Privacy focused, Lightweight and DecentralizedPinafore is not according to our users
  4. Surf Social icon

    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Surf Social screenshot 1
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    Surf Social Features

    1. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    2.  Custom feeds
    3.  Social media integration
    4. YouTube icon  Youtube integration

    Surf Social VS Pinafore

     

    • Surf Social is the most popular Web-based alternative to Pinafore.

    • Surf Social is Free and ProprietaryPinafore is Free and Open Source
  5. Elk.zone icon

    Elk.zone

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    A nimble Mastodon web client.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Elk.zone screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Progressive Web App
    6. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Upload Screenshot

    Elk.zone VS Pinafore

     

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

    • Elk.zone is Free and Open SourcePinafore is also Free and Open Source
    • Elk.zone is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightPinafore is not according to our users
  6. Ice Cubes for Mastodon icon

    Ice Cubes for Mastodon

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    A SwiftUI Mastodon client for iOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Ice Cubes for Mastodon screenshot 1
    Ice Cubes for Mastodon screenshot 2
    Ice Cubes for Mastodon screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Fediverse
    6.  Federated
    7.  Swift

    Ice Cubes for Mastodon VS Pinafore

     

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

    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is Free and Open SourcePinafore is also Free and Open Source
    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is Privacy focusedPinafore is not according to our users
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    Whalebird

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    Whalebird is a Mastodon client for desktop application.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Mastodon
    Whalebird screenshot 1

    Whalebird Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Whalebird VS Pinafore

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Mona for Mastodon screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Voiceover
    8.  Sync with iCloud
    9.  Multiple Color themes

    Mona for Mastodon VS Pinafore

     
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    Sengi

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    Sengi is a Mastodon and Pleroma desktop focused client. It takes inspiration from the old Tweetdeck client, the new Tweetdeck webapp and Mastodon UI.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Add timelines and lists from all your accounts in the same interface.

    Sengi VS Pinafore

     
  11. Ivory for Mastodon icon

    Ivory for Mastodon

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    Ivory is a brand new app that brings over a dozen years of experience building the award-winning Tweetbot for Twitter, over to the Mastodon network. We obsess over every detail and put good design and experience first. Download and experience it for yourself.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Ivory for Mastodon screenshot 1
    Ivory for Mastodon screenshot 2
    Ivory for Mastodon screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Fediverse

    Ivory for Mastodon VS Pinafore

     
  12. Fedistar icon

    Fedistar

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    Multi-column Fediverse client for desktop.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Fedistar screenshot 1

    Fedistar VS Pinafore

     
  13. Kaiteki icon

    Kaiteki

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    The comfy SNS client for everything, everywhere.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    Kaiteki screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Website offline and repo archived.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Fediverse

    Kaiteki VS Pinafore

     
  14. Feditext icon

    Feditext

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    A free, open-source iOS client for Mastodon, Glitch, GotoSocial, Firefish, Akkoma, and other Mastodon-API-compatible Fediverse instance servers.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Feditext screenshot 1
    Feditext screenshot 2

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    8.  Fediverse

    Feditext VS Pinafore

     
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