PI.FYI Alternatives

PI.FYI is described as 'Do you miss the old Internet?' and is a Microblog in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PI.FYI for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Android, iPhone and Android Tablet apps. The best PI.FYI alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PI.FYI are Bluesky, Pixelfed, X and diaspora*.

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  1. GNU social icon

    GNU social

     98 likes

    GNU social is a continuation of the StatusNet project. It is social communication software for both public and private communications. It is widely supported and has a large userbase.

    90 GNU social alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    Screenshot of a GNU social website with Swedish localization. Source Wikipedia / FSF
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  2. GoToSocial icon

    GoToSocial

     14 likes

    GoToSocial is an ActivityPub social network server, written in Golang.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • YunoHost
    • Global
    Social profile
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  4. Wafrn icon

    Wafrn

     15 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • UNIX Web Browser
    • F-Droid
    Wafrn screenshot 1
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    Minds

    An open-source platform for decentralized social networking. Users can monetize posts through ads or monthly support, engaging in various features such as Blogs, Videos, and secure private chats. Minds supports free speech and fa...

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    Akkoma

     11 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Akkoma screenshot 1
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  7. Hive Social icon

    Hive Social

     8 likes

    Share content and connect to people you love on Hive.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Hive Social screenshot 1
    Hive Social screenshot 2
    Hive Social screenshot 3
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  9. Socialhome icon

    Socialhome

     7 likes

    Decentralized social network on the fediverse. Usable for both #microblogging and full length #blog posts. Editing both content and replies is supported.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Social profile
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  10. CozyTalk icon

    CozyTalk

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    Cozy.talk is a social platform designed in the style of old Windows OS. Features include four UI styles, a desktop pet, personal profile, journal for long posts, guestbook, themed community rooms, tags, live chat, friend list, nudging option, post boosting, 24/7 radio, pomodoro...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    main page, admin profile, default "cozy" theme
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