GoToSocial alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GoToSocial: still beta software, and no flagship server to join; self-hosting required. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GoToSocial, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mastodon currently ranks first.
No alternatives match these filters.
Show all 4 alternativesThe best GoToSocial alternative for…
The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best GoToSocial alternative for most people
MastodonThe full-featured fediverse server, with many public servers to join.
Best GoToSocial alternative for a free option
AkkomaA lighter-than-Mastodon server with a built-in front end and emoji reactions.
Best GoToSocial alternative for open source
MisskeyA feature-rich fediverse server if resources aren't a concern.
Best GoToSocial alternative for self-hosting
MastodonThe full-featured fediverse server, with many public servers to join.
Best GoToSocial alternative for Mac
Micro.blogHosted blogging that federates with Mastodon, with no server to maintain.
Best GoToSocial alternative for iPhone and Android
MastodonThe full-featured fediverse server, with many public servers to join.
Best GoToSocial alternative for working in the browser
MastodonThe full-featured fediverse server, with many public servers to join.
GoToSocial alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GoToSocial?
Mastodon ranks first right now. The full-featured fediverse server, with many public servers to join. Akkoma and Misskey follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to GoToSocial?
Yes. Mastodon (open source), Akkoma (open source) and Misskey (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to GoToSocial?
Yes: Mastodon, Akkoma and Misskey. Mastodon, Akkoma and Misskey can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from GoToSocial?
The complaints we hear most: still beta software; no flagship server to join; self-hosting required; no built-in web interface for posting.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GoToSocial, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.