Ivory alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Ivory: subscription required after the trial, and apple devices only. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ivory, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Mastodon currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Ivory alternative for most people
MastodonThe official Mastodon apps are free and also run on Android.
Best Ivory alternative for a free option
BlueskyIf you want a polished Twitter-like experience on a different open network.
Best Ivory alternative for open source
MisskeyA feature-rich fediverse platform with its own web interface.
Best Ivory alternative for self-hosting
MastodonThe official Mastodon apps are free and also run on Android.
Best Ivory alternative for iPhone and Android
MastodonThe official Mastodon apps are free and also run on Android.
Best Ivory alternative for working in the browser
MastodonThe official Mastodon apps are free and also run on Android.
Ivory alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Ivory?
Mastodon ranks first right now. The official Mastodon apps are free and also run on Android. Bluesky and Misskey follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Ivory?
Yes. Mastodon (open source), Bluesky (free) 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 Ivory?
Yes: Mastodon, Bluesky and Misskey. Mastodon and Misskey can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Ivory?
The complaints we hear most: subscription required after the trial; apple devices only; only as good as your Mastodon server.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ivory, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.