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Thread is an ad-free social networking app and iMessage alternative that launched in 2019. It provides a messaging and social platform without advertisements, appealing to users seeking privacy-focused communication.… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Thread – Ad-free social networking and iMessage alternative launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Thread News▲107

   News. Not noise.

   2020 · thread.news · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Threads▲274

   Share ideas & trends with text

   2023 · threads.net · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Thready▲103

   Simple like texting. Organized like Slack.

   2019 · getthready.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Free▲447

   Share your availability and get more time with friends

   2015 · ffrree.com · its alternatives →

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   Threads▲138

   Share, discuss, and make decisions—no matter where you are.

   2020 · threads.com · its alternatives →

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   Threads Design Templates▲345

   100s of free Threads by Instagram post design templates

   2023 · creatosaurus.io · its alternatives →

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   Telegram 4.0▲641

   The best messenger for every platform

   2017 · telegram.org · its alternatives →

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   thisapp▲260

   Chat, Plan, and Pay. All-in-one app.

   2022 · thisapp.com · its alternatives →

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   Twitter Threads▲517

   Twitter introduces a built-in Tweetstorm feature ⚡️

   2017 · blog.x.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Threads.io▲257

    Trigger automated behavior-driven emails (by SendGrid).

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Ello for iPhone▲172

    The iPhone app for the ad-free social network, Ello

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Schedule posts on Threads by OneUp▲98

    Schedule posts on Threads (the new social network by IG)

    2023 · oneupapp.io · its alternatives →

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    Thread Genius API▲200

    Search Instagram photos containing any product 🔍

    2017 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Thread Tweets▲63

    Powerful tool to write and read awesome Twitter threads

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Thread▲85

    Group chats, stories, and curated content discovery app

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Threadia▲108

    The easiest way to read and create Twitter threads ✌

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    ThreadLink▲108

    Import your Twitter following into Threads easily

    2023 · threadlink.app · its alternatives →

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    Text▲168

    Push notification messaging with friends (WUT w/o anonymity)

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Threads Video Downloader▲90

    Download Threads video, images and GIF for free

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ThreadBois▲135

    Create viral Threads hooks for Twitter & Threads app

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Threadli – Opensource distraction-free alternative to Slack/email▲28

    Hi HN, I made an opensource alternative to Slack or Email, heavily inspired by Twist.com for teams collaboration that wont distract you all day. Host it privately or try it out at threadli.com Would love to know what you think?

    2024 · threadli.com · its alternatives →

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    Yes/No Messenger▲118

    The messaging app that cuts the bullsh*t out of texting

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Thread▲71

    Build better relationships

    2019 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Thread Hunt▲169

    Product Hunt but for Twitter threads 💬🐣

    2018 · its alternatives →

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