Tusker AlternativesMastodon Clients and other similar apps like Tusker

Tusker is described as 'Free and flexible client for the Mastodon social network and other compatible services' and is a Mastodon Client in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Tusker for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, F-Droid and Android Tablet apps. The best Tusker alternative is Pixelix, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tusker are Tusky, Fedilab, Moshidon and Impressia for Pixelfed.

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Tusker alternatives page was last updated May 21, 2025
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  1. Pixelix icon

    Pixelix

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    Experience high-performance Pixelfed interactions on Android with a customizable interface, direct messaging, widgets, and fediverse integration for easy browsing and posting.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    Pixelix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Material design

    Pixelix VS Tusker

     

    • Pixelix is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Tusker.

    • Pixelix is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Tusker.

    • Pixelix is Free and Open SourceTusker is also Free and Open Source
    • Pixelix is Privacy focused and DecentralizedTusker is not according to our users
  2. Tusky icon

    Tusky

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    Tusky is a lightweight client for Mastodon, a free and open-source social network server. It supports all Mastodon features, like photos, videos, lists, custom emojis and is designed according to material guidelines.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Federated
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Decentralized
    5. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Support for @mentions

    Tusky VS Tusker

     

    • Tusky is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Tusker.

    • Tusky is Free and Open SourceTusker is also Free and Open Source
    • Tusky is Decentralized and LightweightTusker is not according to our users
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    Fedilab

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    Fedilab is a multifunctional Android client to access the distributed Fediverse, consisting of microblogging, photo sharing and video hosting.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fedilab screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Friendica support
    3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Scheduling
    9.  Support for @mentions

    Fedilab VS Tusker

     
  5. Moshidon icon

    Moshidon

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    Better modification of the official Mastodon for Android app.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Moshidon screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for @mentions
    5.  Multiple Color themes
    6.  Theme Customization
    7.  Support for MarkDown
    8.  No Tracking

    Moshidon VS Tusker

     
  6. Impressia for Pixelfed icon

    Impressia for Pixelfed

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    This app is dedicated to photo lovers, offering clean, exclusive photo timelines. It includes features like liking, commenting, boosting, and supports following across the Fediverse. It also features trending photos, tags, and user blocking to enrich the social experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Impressia for Pixelfed screenshot 1
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    Impressia for Pixelfed screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Decentralized
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Built-in Commenting System
    8.  Image Sharing
    9.  Fediverse

    Impressia for Pixelfed VS Tusker

     

    • Impressia for Pixelfed is the most popular iPad alternative to Tusker.

    • Impressia for Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceTusker is also Free and Open Source
    • Impressia for Pixelfed is Decentralized and Privacy focusedTusker is not according to our users
  7. PixelDroid icon

    PixelDroid

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    PixelDroid is a Free and Open Source Android client for Pixelfed, the federated image sharing platform.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    PixelDroid screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fediverse
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode

    PixelDroid VS Tusker

     
  9. Tuba icon

    Tuba

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    Explore the federated social web with Tuba for GNOME. Stay connected to your favorite communities, family and friends with support for popular Fediverse platforms like Mastodon, GoToSocial, Akkoma & more!

    57 Tuba alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    • Windows
    Tuba screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Fediverse
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    8.  No Tracking

    Tuba VS Tusker

     

    • Tuba is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Tusker.

    • Tuba is Free and Open SourceTusker is also Free and Open Source
    • Tuba is Privacy focused, Lightweight and DecentralizedTusker is not according to our users
  10. Ice Cubes for Mastodon icon

    Ice Cubes for Mastodon

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    A SwiftUI Mastodon client for iOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    Ice Cubes for Mastodon screenshot 1
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    Ice Cubes for Mastodon screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Fediverse
    6.  Federated
    7.  Swift

    Ice Cubes for Mastodon VS Tusker

     

    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is the most popular Mac alternative to Tusker.

    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is Free and Open SourceTusker is also Free and Open Source
    • Ice Cubes for Mastodon is Privacy focusedTusker is not according to our users
  11. tooot icon

    tooot

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    A simple yet elegant mobile app client for Mastodon.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    tooot screenshot 1
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    tooot screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Decentralized

    tooot VS Tusker

     
  12. Ivory for Mastodon icon

    Ivory for Mastodon

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    Ivory is a brand new app that brings over a dozen years of experience building the award-winning Tweetbot for Twitter, over to the Mastodon network. We obsess over every detail and put good design and experience first. Download and experience it for yourself.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Ivory for Mastodon screenshot 1
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    Ivory for Mastodon screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Fediverse

    Ivory for Mastodon VS Tusker

     
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    IndiePass

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    IndiePass allows you to engage with the internet as you do on social media sites, and post on your IndieWeb powered website or a federated instance like Mastodon, Pleroma or Pixelfed

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    IndiePass screenshot 1
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    IndiePass screenshot 3

    IndiePass Features

    1. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    2.  Fediverse

    IndiePass VS Tusker

     
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    Metatext

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    A free, open-source iOS Mastodon client.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Metatext screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    According to their official GitHub, development is indefinitely paused as of Dec 2022.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Fediverse
    3.  Swift

    Metatext VS Tusker

     
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