Threads Alternatives

Threads is described as 'Say more with Threads — Instagram’s text-based conversation app' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Threads for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Self-Hosted, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Threads alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Threads are Bluesky, X, diaspora* and Facebook.

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  1. Iceshrimp icon
     5 likes

    Iceshrimp is a derivative of Misskey that has been offering practical solutions, enhancements, and improvements since 2023. It is designed to address user needs directly, focusing on delivering straightforward fixes and features that users find valuable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Identi.ca icon
     56 likes

    identi.ca is a free personal web server that implements a distributed social networking service. It is based on pump.io, a free software which make up the distributed social network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Micro.blog icon
     9 likes

    Social network for indie blogs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Scuttlebutt.nz icon
     12 likes

    a decent(ralised) secure gossip platform sea-slang for gossip - a scuttlebutt is basically a watercooler on a ship.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Patchwork
     
  5. News as Facts icon
     17 likes

    Read the most important global news in minutes presented as quick and unbiased facts. Forever ad-free and privacy respecting.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Notes is a new space where writers can publish short-form posts and share ideas with each other and their readers. Through Notes, writers and readers can recommend posts, links, images, and quotes, leave comments, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Plurk icon
     20 likes

    We like to think Plurk as a social network for weirdos - the cool, uncompromising and loving community for misfits we all long to have.

    39 Plurk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Trust Café icon
     8 likes

    Trust Café (formerly WT Social / WikiTribune) is a privacy-focused and ad-free social network that places a special emphasis on evidence-based journalism. The platform survives on the generosity of individual donors to ensure privacy is protected and social space is ad-free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. snac icon
     5 likes

    A simple, minimalistic ActivityPub server written in portable C.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Qou icon
     1 like

    Unique social media experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. Post News icon
     1 like

    Post is a social platform that aims to bring back the fun and informative side of social media while creating a civil space for users to converse and debate ideas freely. It upholds the principle that all humans are created equal and everyone has the right to express themselves...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  12. Viadeo icon
     16 likes

    [Only in French]

    Viadeo is a professional social network used by over 40 million professionals in 226 countries worldwide. Our members consist of business owners, entrepreneurs and managers from a diverse range of businesses - both start-up and well-established. Every day Viadeo.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
     
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