Snopes Alternatives

Snopes is described as 'Website covering urban legends, Internet rumors, e-mail forwards, and other stories of unknown or questionable origin. It is a well-known resource for validating and debunking such stories in American popular culture' and is an website in the online services category. There are six alternatives to Snopes, not only websites but also apps for Self-Hosted and Google Chrome. The best Snopes alternative is FactCheck, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Snopes are TruthOrFiction, VeriFact, FactCheck Chrome and Suds.

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  1. FactCheck icon

    FactCheck

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    A nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • FactCheck is the most popular Web-based alternative to Snopes.

    • FactCheck is the most popular free alternative to Snopes.

    • FactCheck is Free and ProprietarySnopes is also Free and Proprietary
  2. TruthOrFiction icon

    TruthOrFiction

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    Get the truth about rumors, inspirational stories, virus warnings, hoaxes, scams, humorous tales, pleas for help, urban legends, prayer requests, calls to action, and other forwarded emails.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. VeriFact icon

    VeriFact

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    Verifact is a decentralised fact checker which uses blockchain to reward contributors for tracking the credibility of news websites. The app displays a reliable and unbiased score to keep news sites and journalists accountable for factual reporting.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. FactCheck Chrome icon

    FactCheck Chrome

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    Fact Check streamlines your research by summarizing key facts from the web directly in your browser providing concise, credible information with sources in seconds without needing to leave your tab.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
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    • FactCheck Chrome is the most popular commercial alternative to Snopes.

    • FactCheck Chrome is Paid and ProprietarySnopes is Free and Proprietary
  6. Suds icon

    Suds

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    A privacy-respecting frontend to Snopes.com.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Suds is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Snopes.

    • Suds is the most popular Open Source alternative to Snopes.

    • Suds is Free and Open SourceSnopes is Free and Proprietary
    • Suds is Privacy focusedSnopes is not according to our users
  7. Quod icon

    Quod

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    Quod.us is a place where anyone can report misinformation they encounter online. The open database will allow researchers and developers to create tools that help manage and understand the spread of misinformation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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