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24 alternatives to Mastodon
Open-source decentralized microblogging platform
Mastodon is a decentralized social network for microblogging built on open web protocols and free, open-source software. Like email, it operates across independent servers rather than being controlled by a single… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Mastodon launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Attached: 1 video Want a prank for a friend with an Android phone (with an opaque case) ? Set up a NFC tag to open the website of your choice then slip it between their phone and the case. Every time they will unlock their phone the website will open. No confirmation, no notification and too thin to
2017 · mastodon.social · its alternatives →
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A GNU Social-compatible microblogging server. Contribute to Gargron/mastodon development by creating an account on GitHub.
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Mastodon for iOS▲201Official app for the decentralized social network
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Simple way to manage your Mastodon presence for free
2023 · socialbu.com · its alternatives →
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Social networking, back in your hands! Now with more art
2018 · medium.com · its alternatives →
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Decentralized social network now officially on Android
2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Openvibe▲165Combines Mastodon, Bluesky and Nostr into one social app
2024 · openvibe.social · its alternatives →
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Find your Twitter friends on Mastodon and the Fediverse
2022 · mastodon-flock.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Fread▲150A microblog client that supports Mastodon and RSS
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Schedule your way through the Fediverse
2023 · socialchamp.com · its alternatives →
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Tootski▲78Boost, follow, favorite, and share to Mastodon from anywhere
2023 · tootski.dev · its alternatives →
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MastoMetrics▲89Simple, free and fair analytics for Mastodon
2023 · mastometrics.com · its alternatives →
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Automate your Mastodon presence with Publer
2023 · publer.com · its alternatives →
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This is an idea I've had for a while. Given recent events, I decided to finally implement it and see what happens. I assume if it gets any traction it will be banned. The bigger picture here is that Twitter's network of users and follow lists is potentially reverse-engineerable. Why not take that network graph and implement it in the Fediverse?
2022 · tweedle.social · its alternatives →
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Mastodon Quick Start In 280 Characters (Including This Title) 1) Pick a server at https://joinmastodon.org/ that admits new users. 2) Register account and confirm email. 3) Search for users or check out the "Trending" tab. 4) Follow and engage with users. Mastodon works like Twitter. ------- The whole guide including the headline are exactly 280 characters long :) The philosophy behind this is that it is more important to seize current ripples in the social media space and get people to check out decentralized social media than it is to have its principles understood. There…
2022 · its alternatives →
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Powerful and customizable Mastodon client for iPhone
2023 · radiant.social · its alternatives →
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