Facebook Alternatives

Facebook is described as 'Connect with friends and family, share photos and videos, organize events, and join groups on a cross-platform social network offering messaging, live streaming, and more' and is a leading Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Facebook for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Self-Hosted and iPad apps. The best Facebook alternative is diaspora*, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Facebook are Mastodon, Minds, VK and Gab.

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  1. Tinfoil for Facebook is for those users that require a Tinfoil Hat when logging in to Facebook. It creates a sandbox for Facebook's mobile site in order to protect your privacy and to avoid the ability others to track your browsing history.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
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  2. FineFriends icon
     4 likes

    FineFriends is a social media website that is built for the users and their privacy. Clear privacy policy and settings, no spam and completely free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Onreef icon
     8 likes

    Onreef is a global, freedom based social network of the new generation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Connect to people with shared interests. Meet new people, share knowledge, or get support.

    An alternative to: Facebook Groups, MeetUp, Reddit

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Open source social platform that is self-hosted allowing users to download and install the software on their hosting provider and run their social platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. BuddyCloud icon
     20 likes

    Buddycloud is built for people who care about their privacy.

    We are building the future of social networks. A future founded on openness. A future built using open standards.

    We are making the future happen now, by building a massively scaled and fully distributed social networ.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Friendio icon
     7 likes

    Friendio is a social networking utility that helps you share with friends & family. It's private and keeps your circles between those within it.

    30 Friendio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. A customizable social media platform that works on the fediverse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. BuzzE is a mobile social community. Unlike most mobile based social applications BuzzE is not about the next date or the next hook up. Just like a neighborhood BBQ BuzzE is a great place to kick back relax and hang out with smart fun people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. ZINGR - People nearby app. Follow local news, reach people around you. Share videos, photos, stories, anything what happens near you. Chat with your neighbours, make new friends in your neighbourhood. Communicate and find new friends nearby. ZINGR.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Sebangsa icon
     2 likes

    Sebangsa is a new social and mobile platform developed and designed for Indonesian users. Use Sebangsa to connect with your friends, find someone new to connect with, find or create communities whether it’s a community for your friends from school, work or even just a place to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  12. Dyadim icon
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    Social network focused on real, local connections.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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