Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Lok

A secure uncensored and productive social network

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lok launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Remotely▲152

   Avatar-based social hub with meetings, games & activities

   2022 · remotelyhq.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Hop▲442

   The new face of email is fast, elegant, powerful, expressive

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hull.io▲141

   Social infrastructure for modern apps

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sociall (Beta)▲216

   A secure and private decentralised social network for all.

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Cap▲170

   A backchannel for fun with your friends (beta)

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lokum App▲7

   Anonymous messaging like MIRC!

   2017 · lokumapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   SoFlow▲128

   The all-in-one social media app

   2015 · getsoflow.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Planetary▲109

   Decentralized social media by and for the people.

   2021 · planetary.social · its alternatives →

9. 9LT
   Lambda – The first-ever open-source privacy based social media app▲14

   Hi HN community! NOTE: This is a repost due to missing of links I’m excited to introduce Lambda, a project I've been working on. Lambda is the world's first open-source social media app designed to prioritize your privacy and well-being. It's still in its early stages, but I'm eager to share it with you and get your feedback. What is Lambda? Lambda is an open-source social media app that addresses privacy concerns and reduces social media addiction. Here's what makes Lambda unique: - Privacy First: Lambda does not collect personal information beyond your email address for account creation.…

   2024 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Anon▲99

    Creative community that values privacy and digital security

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LOKO▲71

    Video only dating app co-created by Norm MacDonald

    2018 · oldbrandywinevillage.org · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Hermes▲81

    A decentralized, encrypted chat app

    2018 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    justIM▲83

    New social network, that respects your privacy

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Collude▲86

    Private social media platform

    2023 · airportinfiniti.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Quiver▲98

    The new app for rare conversations

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    BLINDSPOT▲81

    A fun app to chat anonymously with friends

    2015 · blindspot.im · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Lets Connect▲70

    Discover your vibe

    2022 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pden▲83

    Just social networking. No likes/shares/follower counts.

    2018 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Desqk▲65

    An app for the future of freelancing

    2023 · desqk.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Postagraph 3.0▲67

    Private, intimate, and anonymous social messaging app

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Cola 2.0▲69

    Productive, extensible messaging for groups and teams

    2016 · cola.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Lokely▲66

    Helping you discover new places and events in any city

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23PS
    Private Social App▲11

    2021 · muragz.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Tribe Social▲66

    Enterprise social network without friend request & birthdays

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →