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Bridgy Fed
fed.brid.gySame kind of website
Bridgy Fed connects profiles across social networks, bridging Mastodon and other decentralized social platforms.
Alternatives
The Best Mastodon Alternatives in 2026
7 alternatives0 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Mastodon? Here are 7 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 5 are open source.
Use Mastodon to run a decentralized social media service described as free and open source.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionBridgy FedBridgy Fed connects profiles across social networks…Open source optionelk-nativeElk Native is a native version of Elk, described as a…Another optionMastodon AppsBrowse official and third-party apps for using Mastodon…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgy Fed | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Mastodon Apps | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 3 | elk-native | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | mastodon-android | — | Yes | Android |
| 5 | phanpy | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | GuideToMastodon | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | mastodon-ios | — | Yes | iOS |
All Mastodon alternatives
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Mastodon Apps
joinmastodon.org/appsSame kind of website
Browse official and third-party apps for using Mastodon, the decentralized social network.
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Open source
Elk Native is a native version of Elk, described as a Mastodon web client.
4
Open source
Use Mastodon’s official Android app to access the decentralized social network.
5
Open source
Access Mastodon through Phanpy, a minimalistic web client described by its project repository.
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Open source
Read this guide to Mastodon, described by its repository as an increasingly less-brief introduction.
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Open source
Use Mastodon’s official iOS app to access the decentralized social network.
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Alternatives to similar tools
elk-native24 alternativesmastodon-android24 alternativesBridgy Fed11 alternativesGuideToMastodon24 alternativesmastodon-ios24 alternativesMastodon Apps12 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Mastodon?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Mastodon are Bridgy Fed, Mastodon Apps, and elk-native.
Are there open-source alternatives to Mastodon?
Yes: elk-native, mastodon-android, phanpy, and GuideToMastodon.
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