Tool 5 sources
Mastodon
Decentralized social network. Federated microblogging with no ads, no algorithms, no data mining.
Open tool profileCommunication & Collaboration
Decentralized Social Networks
SwitchOSS category with 7 tools collected from 1 source groups.
7 tools 1 source groups Communication & Collaboration
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Pixelfed
Decentralized photo sharing platform with chronological feeds, privacy controls, and ActivityPub federation. No ads, no algorithms, just authentic connections.
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PeerTube
Create your own video hosting platform with PeerTube - a free, open-source alternative to YouTube. Join 600,000+ videos across 1,000+ interconnected platforms without ads or tracking.
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Cinny
Cinny offers a simple, elegant, and secure interface for Matrix-based conversations, protected by end-to-end encryption.
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Hey
A blockchain-powered social platform offering censorship-resistant content sharing, user-owned data, and innovative monetization options.
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Bluesky
A decentralized social network focused on fostering meaningful interactions and giving users control over their data and experience.
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Loops
Open-source, decentralized short-video platform that gives creators control. No ads, no lock-in, built on ActivityPub for true community ownership.
Open tool profileSource evidence
- https://openalternative.co/bluesky
- https://openalternative.co/categories/community-social/social-networking/decentralized-social-networks
- https://openalternative.co/cinny
- https://openalternative.co/hey
- https://openalternative.co/loops
- https://openalternative.co/mastodon
- https://openalternative.co/peertube
- https://openalternative.co/pixelfed