Alternatives to Mastodon
Mastodon is a Social Media tool: a decentralized, open-source social media platform and alternative to larger apps like X and Threads. Here are the 2 closest alternatives, compared on pricing, features and what real users say.
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The 2 closest alternatives to Mastodon
Ranked by how closely each one overlaps with Mastodon on category and features.
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Meta Platforms (Threads)
Social PlatformA text-based conversation app from Meta, designed for real-time updates and public conversations.
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- Reddit:
- 0% positive(2 mentions)how we count
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Quora
Social MediaQuora is a global knowledge-sharing platform connecting people to share insights on various topics and providing a unique platform to learn and connect with others.
- Global Knowledge Sharing,
- AI Language Model Platform,
- B2B Audience Targeting
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Community sentiment is our own count of how positive, negative or neutral the discussions we track about each tool are, across the subreddits where its users actually post. It is not a star rating and it is not a review score. Pricing reflects each vendor's public plans and can change, so check the provider for the current price.
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The 20 closest Social Media companies to Mastodon
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Lemmy23Social MediaA decentralized, open-source social link aggregator and discussion platform for communities.
- Website STStatus42Social MediaSan Francisco, United States$17.0M
An interactive social media site.
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Manyverse21Decentralized Social NetworkManyverse is a social network client that uses a peer-to-peer protocol, allowing users to create and share content offline and without central servers.
- THThreads4Social MediaMenlo Park, USA
A social media platform owned by Meta.
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X (formerly Twitter)53Social PlatformSan Francisco, United StatesGlobal digital town square for real-time information and conversation.
- BLBluesky50Seattle, United States$108.0M
- Website Meta Platforms (Threads)8Social PlatformMenlo Park, United States
A text-based conversation app from Meta, designed for real-time updates and public conversations.
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Meta82Social MediaMenlo Park, United States$40.1BLeading social media and technology platform connecting billions of people globally.
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TikTok81Social MediaCulver City, United States$27.0BTikTok is a short-form video platform that enables users to create, share, and discover entertaining content globally.
- Website Quora64Social Media$75.0M
Quora is a global knowledge-sharing platform connecting people to share insights on various topics and providing a unique platform to learn and connect with others.
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Xiaohongshu58Social MediaShanghai, China$500.0MA social media and e-commerce platform focused on lifestyle content.
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Automattic73Web DevelopmentSan Francisco, United States$300.0MThe company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and Jetpack, empowering individuals and businesses to build and manage their online presence.
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Shaker51Social MediaTel Aviv, Israel$18.0MShaker is a social platform that creates engaging online experiences for communities and events through interactive virtual spaces.
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Pie50Social MediaChicago, United States$11.5MA social app for connecting people in real life through communities and events, leveraging AI for matching and fostering real-world friendships.
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Shapes49Social MediaSan Francisco, USA$16.2MThe app bringing humans and AI into the same group chats.
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Yope47Social MediaLondon, United Kingdom$12.3MA private social network focused on micro-communities without algorithms or ads.
- Website SESeries42Social MediaSan Francisco, USA$3.1M
A social networking app popular on college campuses.
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Civitai61Generative AISan Francisco, United States$5.1MA leading open-source generative AI community for creating, sharing, and discovering AI-generated media.
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WhatsApp72Social MediaMenlo Park, United States$60.3MA free, cross-platform messaging and voice-over-IP service owned by Meta Platforms.
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Reddit65Social MediaSan Francisco, United States$2.1BA community-driven platform for news aggregation, discussion, and content sharing.
Showing the 20 closest matches. See the rest on the Mastodon profile.
Mastodon alternatives: common questions
What are the closest alternatives to Mastodon?
Meta Platforms (Threads), Quora are the closest alternatives to Mastodon by feature overlap and category. Each one is compared above on pricing, features and community sentiment.