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The best free alternative to Reddit is Lemmy, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Reddit and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Reddit are Hacker News, 4chan, Steemit and Raddle.

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  1. Lemmy icon

    Lemmy

     207 likes

    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...

    86 Lemmy alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Lemmy vs Reddit Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Juri
    2

    Has a good, fast and smooth interface. Also its Opensource and federated.

    Marc
    Positive
    0

    It's basically Reddit, but federated. Feels quite natural to use.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

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

    3 of 23 comments
    • Lemmy is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lemmy is a Lemmy Client Reddit is a Social Network
    • Lemmy is Decentralized, Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticReddit is not according to our users
  2. Hacker News icon

    Hacker News

     138 likes

    Hacker News is a social news website that caters to programmers and entrepreneurs, delivering content related to computer science and entrepreneurship.

    71 Hacker News alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Hacker News vs Reddit Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    dataculi
    0

    Similar content and community with more in-depth discussions

    Top Negative Comment
    RemovedUser
    12

    This website doesn't really function like reddit at all. The only thing they have in common is that they both use a karma system.

    WholesomeHamster
    Negative
    4

    Users cannot create communities, and the website itself has little to nothing in common with Reddit. It's certainly not an alternative to Reddit.

    3 of 6 comments
    • Hacker News is Free and ProprietaryReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Hacker News is a News Reader Reddit is a Social Network
    • Hacker News is LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  4. 4chan icon

    4chan

     63 likes

    4chan is a simple image-based bulletin board where anyone can post comments and share images. There are boards dedicated to a variety of topics, from Japanese animation and culture to videogames, music, and photography.

    61 4chan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Online
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    4Chan is less moderated compared to other social networks and could be offensive to some people

    4chan vs Reddit Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    4chan doesn't let you make your own communities / subreddits

    Guest
    Positive
    7

    4chan is not an alternative to reddit. Reddit is the alternative to 4chan

    Abbas Abbud
    Positive
    5

    no signups but has really ancient ui design that's not appealing to new users

    3 of 4 comments
    • 4chan is Free and ProprietaryReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • 4chan is an Image Board Reddit is a Social Network
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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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  6. Steemit icon

    Steemit

     108 likes

    A non-censored social platform where users are incentivized to contribute and curate content. The users decide what is valuable by voting, and content regarded valuable is rewarded with money.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Steemit vs Reddit Comments
    awsomecat1234321
    Positive
    1

    You get Steem cryptocurrency for using Steemit for upvoting and posting. But not a large community.

    • Steemit is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Raddle icon

    Raddle

     24 likes

    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.

    99 Raddle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Raddle vs Reddit Comments
    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

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

    Phuks

     23 likes

    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 (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Phuks vs Reddit Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    The community is very pleasant

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Phuks is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Phuks is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  10. PieFed icon

    PieFed

     19 likes

    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.

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Mbin icon

    Mbin

     16 likes

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

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    • Online
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    Mbin vs Reddit Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    • Mbin is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mbin is Decentralized and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  12. Tildes icon

    Tildes

     19 likes

    A non-profit community site driven by its users' interests.

    96 Tildes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Tildes vs Reddit Comments
    yeyer11817
    Positive
    1

    The average quality of discussion seems to be higher then reddit. It also has an interesting set of features which makes high quality discussions more likely.

    R C
    Negative
    1

    Very heavy handed moderation to the point where it stifles all creativity and freedom of thought.

    • Tildes is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tildes is LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  13. Infinity for Reddit+ icon

    Infinity for Reddit+

     58 likes

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

    37 Infinity for Reddit+ alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Infinity for Reddit+ vs Reddit Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    dessalines790
    10

    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
    Negative
    5

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

    3 of 5 comments
    • Infinity for Reddit+ is Freemium and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Infinity for Reddit+ is a Reddit Client Reddit is a Social Network
    • Infinity for Reddit+ is Privacy focused and LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  14. FlingUp icon

    FlingUp

     27 likes

    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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    FlingUp vs Reddit Comments
    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    I like it because it is a non-profit.

    3 of 8 comments
    • FlingUp is Free and ProprietaryReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FlingUp is Lightweight and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  15. Minds icon

    Minds

     330 likes

    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.

    132 Minds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Minds vs Reddit Comments
    niezniszczalny
    Negative
    10

    It is more Twitter-like than Reddit-like.

    Wonder Warthog
    Negative
    2

    Minds is closer to Facebook than Reddit.

    LucaFinizio
    Negative
    2

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

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