Apps similar to VK include Mastodon, which is free and open source. Other options are Bluesky, diaspora*, Facebook and Friendica. Social Networks like VK are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for the web, Android, iPhone, self-hosting and iPad.
Hobius is the first truly anti-social network that refuses to play the popularity game. Unlike traditional platforms built around clout, follower counts, and algorithmic babysitting, Hobius is topic-centric and radically simple. You don’t follow people — you follow ideas.
France
EU
Spinchat.com is an online-community with chatrooms, discussion boards and a couple of multiplayer games like chess or backgammon.
GermanyEU
OpenVK Legacy is mobile client for retro devices running Android 2.1 Eclair and higher. Currently in open beta.
iDreamers is a new positive social network where dreamers can make their dreams come true. Here you can sell your dream and earn money too.
Lumio is a lighter social feed for people who are tired of other platforms. Fewer arguments, more bright moments, jokes, and everyday people worth smiling about.
United States
An ad-free social network with a chronological feed and no personal-data selling. It supports unlimited posts and media, encrypted private messages, following, real-time notifications, and data export or deletion for €1/month after three free months.
A swipe-based reading app for short, real articles across ten topics — an alternative to endless video scrolling.
Ukraine
anti·ntwrk is an international social network in public alpha. Members can share posts, articles, photos, polls, petitions, reels and 24-hour stories; create pages and groups; and discuss or repost publications.
United States
Agora MMXXV is a society designed for those who want to write and be read without having to battle against an algorithm or others for exposure. There are no likes, following, or post metrics.
RawRebelSocial is a music-focused social platform with groups, live voice rooms, and real-time discussions for artists, fans, and communities.
United States
Jouzt is the home of human creativity. A refreshing new social media platform made by creators for creators.
Australia
