Gridsky AlternativesSocial Networks & Bluesky Clients like Gridsky

Gridsky is described as 'Experience Instagram-like social media on Bluesky with Gridsky, a photo-centric, minimalistic client offering visual engagement in a grid-based layout' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Gridsky, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad and F-Droid apps. The best Gridsky alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Gridsky are Pixelfed, Bluesky, Instagram and DarkSky for BlueSky.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

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    Decentralized and federated social platform with no ads, focusing on personal interaction, and offering 500 character posts, custom emojis, content warnings, and robust moderation tools.

    128 Mastodon alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
    Screenshot of the Mastodon web interface
     

    • Mastodon is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Gridsky.

    • Mastodon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Gridsky.

    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourceGridsky is Free and Proprietary
    • Mastodon is Privacy focusedGridsky is not according to our users
  4. Bluesky icon

    Bluesky

     102 likes

    An open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience.

    73 Bluesky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. Instagram icon

    Instagram

     374 likes

    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    152 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Instagram is the most popular Windows alternative to Gridsky.

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryGridsky is also Free and Proprietary
  6. DarkSky for BlueSky icon

    DarkSky for BlueSky

     12 likes

    Discover BlueSky on Windows through DarkSky, an app designed for exploring feeds, profiles, posts, and replies. Users enjoy a modern interface, community-driven enhancements, and frequent updates. With Discord and GitHub feedback, DarkSky evolves rapidly, planning for multi-account, DM, and custom feed features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DarkSky for BlueSky screenshot 1
     
  7. Flare social client icon

    Flare social client

     4 likes

    Flare is an open-source social client that merges your feeds from Mastodon, Misskey, Bluesky, X, and RSS into a single timeline, turning it into your personal information hub, with Android/iOS and macOS/Windows Support

    Cost / License

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Home Page
     
  9. Pinksky icon

    Pinksky

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    Pinksky is a 3rd party Bluesky client focused on photos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
     
  10. Desktop for Instagram icon

    Desktop for Instagram

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    This very simple app allows you to access to the Instagram mobile website like you can do on your smartphone. You can upload photos from your computer to Instagram, open and download full HD photos, view your notifications

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Desktop for Instagram screenshot 1
     
  12. Skeets for Bluesky icon

    Skeets for Bluesky

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    Skeets is a 3rd party iOS / iPad OS client for Bluesky.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Skeets for Bluesky screenshot 1
     
  13. Threadsky icon

    Threadsky

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    ThreadSky is a community-driven platform that brings a familiar Reddit-style interface to the Bluesky social network. We aim to make content discovery and discussion on Bluesky more organized and accessible through topic-based channels.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Threadsky screenshot 1
     
  14. Lumio.so icon

    Lumio.so

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    Lumio is a lighter social feed for people who are tired of other platforms. Fewer arguments, more bright moments, jokes, and everyday people worth smiling about.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    The home UI for Lumio (version pictured is 1.4.1).
     
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