Scuttlebutt.nz AlternativesSocial Networks & Microblogs like Scuttlebutt.nz

Scuttlebutt.nz is described as 'A decent(ralised) secure gossip platform sea-slang for gossip - a scuttlebutt is basically a watercooler on a ship' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Scuttlebutt.nz for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted and iPad apps. The best Scuttlebutt.nz alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scuttlebutt.nz are Bluesky, Reddit, diaspora* and RetroShare.

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  1. Mastodon icon
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    Decentralized and federated social platform with no ads, focusing on personal interaction, and offering 500 character posts, custom emojis, content warnings, and robust moderation tools.

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    An open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience.

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    Diaspora is a federated social networking service, designed to be a more privacy-aware alternative to Facebook . Share what you want, with whom you want.

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  6. Facebook icon
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  8. Friendica icon
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