diaspora* alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave diaspora*: small community and slow development, and doesn't federate with Mastodon and ActivityPub. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces diaspora*, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Friendica currently ranks first.
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Best diaspora* alternative for most people
FriendicaSimilar Facebook-style features, and it also connects to the ActivityPub fediverse.
Best diaspora* alternative for a free option
MastodonA much larger decentralised network, focused on microblogging.
Best diaspora* alternative for open source
FriendicaSimilar Facebook-style features, and it also connects to the ActivityPub fediverse.
Best diaspora* alternative for self-hosting
FriendicaSimilar Facebook-style features, and it also connects to the ActivityPub fediverse.
Best diaspora* alternative for iPhone and Android
FacebookThe mainstream network if reaching friends matters most.
Best diaspora* alternative for working in the browser
FriendicaSimilar Facebook-style features, and it also connects to the ActivityPub fediverse.
diaspora* alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to diaspora*?
Friendica ranks first right now. Similar Facebook-style features, and it also connects to the ActivityPub fediverse. Mastodon and Facebook follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to diaspora*?
Yes. Friendica (open source), Mastodon (open source) and Facebook (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to diaspora*?
Yes: Friendica and Mastodon. Friendica and Mastodon can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from diaspora*?
The complaints we hear most: small community and slow development; doesn't federate with Mastodon and ActivityPub; no official mobile apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces diaspora*, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.