Privacy focused Reddit Alternatives

The best alternative to Reddit is Lemmy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Reddit and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Reddit are Raddle, Phuks, FlingUp and Infinity for Reddit+.

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  1. Lemmy icon

    Lemmy

     183 likes
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    Lemmy is similar to sites like Reddit, Lobste.rs, or Hacker News: you subscribe to forums you're interested in, post links and discussions, then vote, and comment on them. Behind the scenes, it is very different; anyone can easily run a server, and all these servers are...

    75 Lemmy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comment summary: Lemmy is praised as an open-source, decentralized alternative to Reddit that emphasizes democratic content aggregation and community-driven moderation. Users highlight its federated network and active user base, fostering a kinder environment compared to Reddit. While it shares a similar design to Reddit, its distinction lies in its capabilities for cross-instance interaction and absence of ads. Lemmy's moderation strength, responsiveness, and fulfilling of user-requested features are recurrent themes in the comments.
    Top Positive Comment
    Oscar Sanderson
    10

    It is similar to reddit but it is open source and has less spam and is much less commercial than reddit and Lemmy is private and modarated

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No ads, no fake comments/posts, and no hate or rage baiting content

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    Lemmy has far less features, users and hardly any moderation or user tools.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Lemmy is a great Reddit alternative.

    • Lemmy is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Self-Hosted alternative to Reddit.

    • Lemmy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Reddit.

    • Lemmy is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lemmy is Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticReddit is not according to our users
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    Raddle

     22 likes
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    Unsatisfied with the few link sharing communities that were available and their proprietary, untransparent and non-secure nature, ziq made the original raddle.me (then known as raddit.me) with Wordpress, but it had a lot of limitations.

    91 Raddle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Comments about Raddle as an Alternative to Reddit
    marin ass
    Positive
    0

    its pretty good and i must say i really enjoyed it! this website reaaaly deserves more users!

    MewProductions
    0

    I think raddle is good for link sharing, but reddit is more user friendly. I am neutral. Raddle:MEWPRODUCTIONS

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    • Some users think Raddle is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • Raddle is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Raddle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  4. Phuks icon

    Phuks

     22 likes
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    An alternative to Reddit and Voat. It has the original Voat culture of open expression. Most users on the site are interested in web development but mostly only chat about that in IRC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Guest
    Positive
    2

    The community is very pleasant

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Jetto_Hawks
    Positive
    0

    Spontaneous, unbiased, and with a strong sense of community. If you're looking for a Reddit alternative, you should start from here.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Civil, non-political, open to all views, friendly users.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Phuks is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • Phuks is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Phuks is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
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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...

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    FlingUp

     27 likes
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    Currently available in 41 countries, FlingUp is a new social media / link aggregation platform aimed to offer a minimalist daily dose of content without forcing dark design patterns like infinite scroll.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about FlingUp as an Alternative to Reddit
    Top Positive Comment
    jurzebekka
    10

    I just like being able to access it without having to install an app.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    This is a hidden gem. I’m quite impressed that I'm among the very first users! Looking forward to see how the community evolves.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I like it because it is a non-profit.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks FlingUp is a great Reddit alternative.

    • FlingUp is Free and ProprietaryReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FlingUp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  7. Infinity for Reddit+ icon

    Infinity for Reddit+

     58 likes
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    A Reddit client on Android written in Java. It does not have any ads and it features clean UI and smooth browsing experience.

    32 Infinity for Reddit+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Top Negative Comment
    dessalines790
    9

    Not a reddit alternative, just an app.

    xalynx9974
    1

    From what i am hearing people are calling it just an app, pretty sure they meant a frontend alternative

    Guest
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    4

    It's just an app for displaying Reddit, not an alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Infinity for Reddit+ is a legitimate Reddit alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Infinity for Reddit+ is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Reddit.

    • Infinity for Reddit+ is Freemium and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Infinity for Reddit+ is Privacy focused and LightweightReddit is not according to our users
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    PieFed

     11 likes
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    PieFed is a link aggregator, a forum, a hub of social interaction and information, built for the fediverse. the focus is on individual control, safety, and decentralised power.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Mbin

     12 likes
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    Mbin: a federated content aggregator, voting, discussion and microblogging platform (By the community, for the community).

    38 Mbin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Comments about Mbin as an Alternative to Reddit
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Very similar UI/UX, better userbase, federated, no censorship. 5/5.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Mbin is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mbin is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  12. Aether icon

    Aether

     30 likes
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    Open source, self-governing communities with auditable moderation and mod elections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Aether is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Reddit.

    • Aether is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Aether is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
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    Stealth

     21 likes
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    Stealth provides features from Reddit, without the need for an account. In fact, the app doesn't even let you log in with a Reddit account.

    17 Stealth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  15. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 likes
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    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 facilitates sharing across networks and exploring global trends.

    127 Minds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Wonder Warthog
    Negative
    2

    Minds is closer to Facebook than Reddit.

    niezniszczalny
    Negative
    10

    It is more Twitter-like than Reddit-like.

    LucaFinizio
    Negative
    2

    It's a social network. It's an alternative for Facebook or Twitter

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    • Some users think Minds is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • Minds is the most popular iPad alternative to Reddit.

    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Minds is Security-focused and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
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