Friendica alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Friendica: dated interface, and few mainstream users. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Friendica, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Facebook currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Friendica alternative for most people
FacebookThe mainstream network with the people and Groups you already know.
Best Friendica alternative for a free option
diaspora*Another decentralised network with circles-based privacy.
Best Friendica alternative for open source
MastodonA larger fediverse network, focused on microblogging.
Best Friendica alternative for self-hosting
diaspora*Another decentralised network with circles-based privacy.
Best Friendica alternative for iPhone and Android
FacebookThe mainstream network with the people and Groups you already know.
Best Friendica alternative for working in the browser
FacebookThe mainstream network with the people and Groups you already know.
Friendica alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Friendica?
Facebook ranks first right now. The mainstream network with the people and Groups you already know. diaspora* and Mastodon follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Friendica?
Yes. Facebook (free), diaspora* (open source) and Mastodon (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Friendica?
Yes: diaspora* and Mastodon. diaspora* and Mastodon can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Friendica?
The complaints we hear most: dated interface; few mainstream users; mobile use relies on third-party apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Friendica, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.