Wafrn AlternativesSocial Networks and other similar apps like Wafrn

Wafrn is described as 'Social network inspired by tumblr, that also can connect with other wafrn instances, or with mastodon, pleroma, firefish and other platforms that use activitypub' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are seven alternatives to Wafrn for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Wafrn alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Wafrn are Pixelfed, Tumblr, Medium and Blogger.

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Wafrn alternatives page was last updated Jun 22, 2025
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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

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    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.

    128 Mastodon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
    Screenshot of the Mastodon web interface

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Federated
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Fediverse
    5. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Censorship
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Support for @mentions
    11.  Multiple Account support
    12.  Self Destructing Messages

    Mastodon VS Wafrn

     
    Comments about Mastodon as an Alternative to Wafrn
    arokk
    Negative May 12, 2025
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    Mastodon is for microblogging. WAFRN is for longform posts (as well as blogging).

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    • Mastodon is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Wafrn.

    • Mastodon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Wafrn.

    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourceWafrn is also Free and Open Source
    • Mastodon is Privacy focusedWafrn is not according to our users
  2. Pixelfed icon

    Pixelfed

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    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    127 Pixelfed alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    Pixelfed screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Federated
    3.  Ad-free
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Fediverse
    6.  Upload multiple pictures
    7.  Image Sharing
    8.  Browser-based
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  No Tracking

    Pixelfed VS Wafrn

     
  4. Tumblr icon

    Tumblr

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    Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

    114 Tumblr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Tumblr screenshot 1
    Tumblr screenshot 2
    Tumblr screenshot 3

    Tumblr Features

    1.  Social feed
    2.  Search by tags
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  Image Sharing
    7.  Photo Gallery
    8.  Blog template
    9.  Progressive Web App

    Tumblr VS Wafrn

     
  5. Medium icon

    Medium

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    Medium is a new place on the Internet where people share ideas and stories that are longer than 140 characters and not just for friends. It’s designed for little stories that make your day better and manifestos that change the world.

    136 Medium alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Medium screenshot 1
    Medium screenshot 2
    Medium screenshot 3

    Medium Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Progressive Web App

    Medium VS Wafrn

     
  6. Blogger icon

    Blogger

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    Publish blogs with free hosting on a customizable platform offering a choice of templates, flexible layouts, custom or blogspot.com domains, built-in analytics and AdSense monetization, unlimited storage for posts and images, and secure Google service integration.

    202 Blogger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    Blogger screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Google Login
    4.  Publicly searchable posts
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  Cross Linking

    Blogger VS Wafrn

     
  7. Hive Social icon

    Hive Social

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    Share content and connect to people you love on Hive.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Hive Social screenshot 1
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    Hive Social screenshot 3

    Hive Social Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Image Sharing
    3. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    4.  Private messaging
    5.  Hashtags
    6.  Music Recommendation
    7.  Photo Gallery
    8.  Social feed

    Hive Social VS Wafrn

     
  9. Fountain.ink icon

    Fountain.ink

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    Fountain is a batteries-included, self-hostable platform that reimagines digital publishing for the decentralized web. Designed as a web3-native alternative to Medium, Substack, and Mirror, Fountain gives creators true ownership of their content and audience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Fountain landing page

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Simplicity
    6.  WEB3

    Fountain.ink VS Wafrn

     
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