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Open source
Interact with Mastodon instances from the command line using tootstream.
Alternatives
The Best Mastodon Alternatives in 2026
10 alternatives0 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Mastodon? Here are 10 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 5 are open source.
The Mastodon browser add-on simplifies following and interacting with users on remote instances.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestiontootstreamInteract with Mastodon instances from the command line…Another optiontoottoot provides command-line and text-interface tools for…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tootstream | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | toot | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | StreetPass | — | Not stated | Browser extension, iOS, Web |
| 4 | streetpass | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 5 | Followgraph | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Masto.host | Paid | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | FediFetcher | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Mastodon instances | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | instances.social | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | instances | — | Yes | — |
All Mastodon alternatives
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Open source
toot provides command-line and text-interface tools for interacting with Mastodon instances.
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StreetPass
streetpass.socialStreetPass helps users find people to follow on Mastodon, with browser extensions listed for Chrome and Firefox.
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Open source
StreetPass helps users find people to follow on Mastodon, with browser extensions available for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
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Followgraph
followgraph.vercel.appFollowgraph expands a Mastodon connection graph to suggest accounts a user may want to follow.
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Masto.host hosts Mastodon instances and lets communities choose service plans, with options that can be upgraded as needs change.
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Open source
Fetch missing replies and posts from other Fediverse instances and add them to your Mastodon instance with FediFetcher.
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Mastodon instances
instances.social/listBrowse a directory of Mastodon instances; the supplied page provides no additional details about selection or listings.
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instances.social
instances.socialinstances.social asks users about their preferences to help choose a Mastodon instance.
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Open source
This repository contains the source code for a directory of Mastodon instances, helping users browse available servers.
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Alternatives to similar tools
tootstream24 alternativesMasto.host9 alternativesFediFetcher24 alternativestoot24 alternativesStreetPass6 alternativesMastodon instances9 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Mastodon?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Mastodon are tootstream, toot, and StreetPass.
Are there open-source alternatives to Mastodon?
Yes: tootstream, toot, streetpass, and FediFetcher.
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