Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to NOS
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Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. NOS launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Nostria▲13Nostria, a fully peer-to-peer social protocol designed to eliminate reliance on centralised message relays - a common bottleneck in the Nostr ecosystem. Led by long-time open-source contributor Sondre Bjellås (https://github.com/sondreb/), they are currently raising a small pre-seed round to develop the minimum viable product (MVP) and expand our user base. We would love to get feedback from the HN community: - What do you think of the approach? - Are there any technical issues you can see? - Is anyone here experimenting with alternative Nostr architectures?
Apr 2026 · nostria.app · its alternatives →
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Nostur▲7Be part of a social network built for the open internet
2024 · nostur.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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Anytype is built on the open-source AnySync protocol: a local-first protocol based on CRDTs. Users of Anytype can create spaces - graph-based databases with modular UI. Each space has unique access rights. Today, Anytype's beta is in single-player mode. Multiplayer mode, which will support local-first collaboration between multiple users, will be launched in the first half of 2024. Anytype fulfils the seven ideals of local first software from here - https://www.inkandswitch.com/local-first/ , our team felt these things are important to all of us: • No spinners: your work…
2023 · anytype.io · its alternatives →
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We built Nostr Web, a new way to publish and host websites that live entirely on the Nostr network instead of centralized servers. Each website is a collection of signed, verifiable Nostr events distributed across relays—so it can’t be taken down, censored, or lost. It includes: • DNS TXT records for domain-based discovery (_nweb.domain.com) • CLI publisher tool for versioned deployments (nw-publisher) • Browser extension (nw-extension) for native browsing experience • Relay v1.3.5 support for Nostr Web event kinds Try the live demo: https://nweb.shugur.com Repos:…
2025 · nweb.shugur.com · its alternatives →
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Planetary▲109Decentralized social media by and for the people.
2021 · planetary.social · its alternatives →
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Nepotism Networkfree tier, from $6.99/mo▲173Great things start by knowing friend of a friend of a friend
Sep 2026 · nepotism.network · its alternatives →
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Twon▲283Node-based AI tool for enhancing your Twitter & Threads post
2023 · twon.app · its alternatives →
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Simple RSVP tracking, know who will join your next event
2023 · rsvplease.me · its alternatives →
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The professional social network for meaningful connections
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Connect Social▲122Your go-to social super app for everything
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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This is a community forum for people who use, build, and run things on Nostr. Whether you are taking your first steps with keys and zaps, ship relays and clien…
23d ago · nostr-proto.org · its alternatives →
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2020 · anagora.org · its alternatives →
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A social network with no POSTs. Send a message with an HTTP GET request.
Sep 2026 · gettogether.dev · its alternatives →
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One platform for all of your social media management needs.
2017 · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, long time lurker first time poster. I built a social network called PIECES. After building a private blog last year after I had to get off IG and Substack, I decided to productize it. It's here now. It has a dedicated web experience + iOS/Android. Would love if you tried it out!
Jul 2026 · try.piecesof.me · its alternatives →
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