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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Whalebird is a desktop client for reading and interacting with the Fediverse in a single column.
Alternatives
The Best fedistar Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like fedistar? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
Use Fedistar, a desktop client for viewing the Fediverse in multiple columns.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionwhalebird-desktopWhalebird is a desktop client for reading and interacting…Another optionEbouUse Ebou as a cross-platform client for Mastodon; the…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | whalebird-desktop | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Ebou | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | Megalodon | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | macstodon | — | Yes | macOS |
| 5 | elk-native | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | FediverseRedirect | — | Yes | Android |
| 7 | elk | — | Yes | Web |
| 8 | pachli-android | — | Yes | Android |
| 9 | Milktea | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | phanpy | — | Yes | — |
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Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Use Ebou as a cross-platform client for Mastodon; the project is written in Rust.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Use Megalodon, a Fediverse API client library for Node.js and browser environments.
4
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project
Connect to Mastodon from a Classic Mac OS computer with macstodon, a basic client.
5
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Elk Native is a native version of Elk, described as a Mastodon web client.
6
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
FediverseRedirect deep-links Mastodon and Lemmy addresses into Android apps, including browsers and mobile clients.
7
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
A nimble Mastodon web client.
8
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Pachli is an Android client for Mastodon, providing a mobile interface for reading and composing posts.
9
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Use Milktea, an Android client for Misskey and Mastodon, with source code available on GitHub.
10
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Access Mastodon through Phanpy, a minimalistic web client described by its project repository.
11
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Build JavaScript integrations with the Mastodon API using masto.js, a universal client library.
12
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Pinafore provides an alternative web client for Mastodon; the project repository says it is unmaintained.
13
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Go projects can interact with the Mastodon API using go-mastodon, a client library for the programming language.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
The Mastodon API is accessible from a terminal through madonctl, a Go command-line client.
15
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Nextcloud Social connects users with the Fediverse for work or social interaction.
16
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Build cross-platform Mastodon and Fediverse integrations with TootSDK, a Swift library.
17
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
A Fediverse and Bluesky bot to post trending rust repositories, inspired by TrendingGithub
18
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Browse posts from across the Fediverse with Tuba, according to the project description.
19
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Fetch missing replies and posts from other Fediverse instances and add them to your Mastodon instance with FediFetcher.
20
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Save bookmarks on Postmarks, a single-user bookmarking website designed for the Fediverse.
21
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Use a terminal interface for Mastodon with Tut, which has vim-inspired keyboard controls.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Awesome Mastodon curates projects, tools, and resources related to the Mastodon network.
23
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Use Mastodon’s official Android app to access the decentralized social network.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Archive your statuses, favorites and media using the Mastodon API (i.e. login required)
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Alternatives to similar tools
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What is the best alternative to fedistar?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to fedistar are whalebird-desktop, Ebou, and Megalodon.
Are there open-source alternatives to fedistar?
Yes: whalebird-desktop, Ebou, Megalodon, and macstodon.
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