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The best Microblog alternative to Tumblr is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Tumblr and many of them are Microblogs so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Microblog alternatives to Tumblr are Minds, Solcial, Known and Comma.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

     583 likes

    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.

    132 Mastodon alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
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    Mastodon vs Tumblr Comments
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    5

    It's a Twitter alternative.

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

    Implemented content warning features as well as filtered timelines and individual servers. The community is very tight knit and it's very welcoming. Gets rid of the competitive atmosphere of Tumblr; you don't need to be popular to fit in.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourceTumblr is Free and Proprietary
    • Mastodon is Privacy focused and LightweightTumblr is not according to our users
  2. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 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.

    124 Minds alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Negative
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    Only similar on the quantity of Alt right content. Not safe and won't stop bugging you even if you delete your account, will still send you emails as if you didn't delete it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourceTumblr is Free and Proprietary
    • Minds is Security-focused and Privacy focusedTumblr is not according to our users
  4. Solcial icon

    Solcial

     56 likes

    Solcial is a decentralised social network built for privacy and freedom of speech. It give users the ability to interact with each other without fear of censorship and to allow content creators to monetize their work fairly at market value.

    56 Solcial alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    Minds icon
    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. Known icon

    Known

     83 likes

    Known is a simple platform for publishing words, pictures, podcasts and more to a site that you control. Choose to share it on social networks like Twitter and Facebook, or extend it to integrate with the software you already use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Known vs Tumblr Comments
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    Positive
    3

    Very familiar design for Tumblr users. Various post types.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ccesar
    Positive
    2

    Have post types, reblog (called repost), a very similar look and feel.

    • Known is Freemium and ProprietaryTumblr is Free and Proprietary
  7. Comma icon

    Comma

     12 likes

    Comma is an open source blogging platform with a minimal and beautiful page.

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    • Online
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  8. Telegra.ph icon

    Telegra.ph

     46 likes

    Telegra.ph is an anonymous publishing platform by Telegram that lets anyone post stories without having to register an account. Simply visit the site and you'll be presented with a light form for posting.

    31 Telegra.ph alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. Wafrn icon

    Wafrn

     11 likes

    Wafrn is a social network inspired by tumblr, that also can connect with other wafrn instances, or with mastodon, pleroma, firefish and other platforms that use activitypub.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • UNIX Web Browser
    • F-Droid
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  12. Socialhome icon

    Socialhome

     7 likes

    Decentralized social network on the fediverse. Usable for both #microblogging and full length #blog posts. Editing both content and replies is supported.

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Social profile
     
  13. Identi.ca icon

    Identi.ca

     57 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.

    90 Identi.ca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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  14. Loforo icon

    Loforo

     6 likes

    Create a free a blog with ease on Loforo. Unlimited posts, photo and video uploads and includes your own domain at Loforo all for free.

    6 Loforo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Your posts
     
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    Loforo vs Tumblr Comments
    Loforo
    Positive
    0

    Free, more flexibility editing post types, censorship-free, allows adult content also.

    • Loforo is Free and ProprietaryTumblr is also Free and Proprietary
  15. monocles social icon

    monocles social

     Like

    monocles social is based on mastodon. A privacy friendly social network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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