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24 alternativesMilktea
Use Milktea, an Android client for Misskey and Mastodon, with source code available on GitHub.
About Milktea
Milktea is an Android client for Mastodon and Misskey, with source code published on GitHub under GPL-3.0. It displays timelines in real time and lets users pin selected timelines as reorderable tabs.
It supports creating posts with asynchronous file uploads, saving unfinished notes as drafts, adding reactions with a categorized emoji picker, viewing files in Misskey Drive, and overriding display nicknames. Use requires an existing account on a Mastodon or Misskey instance and authentication with the instance URL.
Key features
- Display Mastodon and Misskey timelines in real time
- Pin and reorder timelines as tabs at top
- Create posts with asynchronous file uploads
- Save unfinished notes as drafts
- Add reactions with categorized custom emoji picker
- View files stored in Misskey Drive
Best for: Android users with existing Mastodon or Misskey accounts who want an open-source client.
Good for
- Source code is available on GitHub under GPL-3.0
- Supports both Mastodon and Misskey accounts in one Android app
- Allows pinning and reordering many timeline types as tabs
Watch out for
- Requires an existing account on a Mastodon or Misskey instance
- Described as an Android client with no iOS or desktop version in the source
Milktea at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Milktea FAQ
Do I need an account before using Milktea?
Yes. Create an account on the Mastodon or Misskey instance you want to use before logging in.
How do I log in to my instance?
Start the app, enter the instance URL such as misskey.io, press authentication, then approve access in the browser and return to continue.
Which timelines can be pinned as tabs?
Global, social, local, home, user lists, user posts, search results, antenna, gallery, thread lists, favorites, and notifications.
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