Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Self-Hosted
- Kubernetes
- YunoHost
Hackers' Pub Alternatives
Hackers' Pub is described as 'ActivityPub-enabled social network for hackers. You can think of it as a federated version of DEV Community with a Mastodon-like timeline' and is a Microblog in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Hackers' Pub for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best Hackers' Pub alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hackers' Pub are Bluesky, X, diaspora* and Tumblr.
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Wafrn is a social network inspired by tumblr, that also can connect with other wafrn instances, or with mastodon, pleroma, firefish and other platforms that use activitypub.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Self-Hosted
- UNIX Web Browser
- F-Droid
24 Sharkey alternativesSharkey is a Misskey fork following upstream changes when possible, with added features. Like any other ActivityPub software Sharkey can interface with the thousands of servers that form the fediverse, an interconnected social network, working in tandem with software such as...
This is a fork of Pleroma, which is a microblogging server software that can federate (= exchange messages with) other servers that support ActivityPub. What that means is that you can host a server for yourself or your friends and stay in control of your online identity, but...
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Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Decentralized social network on the fediverse. Usable for both #microblogging and full length #blog posts. Editing both content and replies is supported.
Iceshrimp is a derivative of Misskey that has been offering practical solutions, enhancements, and improvements since 2023. It is designed to address user needs directly, focusing on delivering straightforward fixes and features that users find valuable.
Notes is a new space where writers can publish short-form posts and share ideas with each other and their readers. Through Notes, writers and readers can recommend posts, links, images, and quotes, leave comments, and more.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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