PieFed alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave PieFed: fewer servers and users than Lemmy, and small development team. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PieFed, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lemmy currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best PieFed alternative for most people
LemmyThe larger federated forum network, compatible with PieFed.
Best PieFed alternative for a free option
MbinCombines forums with microblogging in one fediverse app.
Best PieFed alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
RedditFar more communities and activity, with ads and a corporate owner.
Best PieFed alternative for open source
LemmyThe larger federated forum network, compatible with PieFed.
Best PieFed alternative for self-hosting
LemmyThe larger federated forum network, compatible with PieFed.
Best PieFed alternative for iPhone and Android
LemmyThe larger federated forum network, compatible with PieFed.
Best PieFed alternative for working in the browser
LemmyThe larger federated forum network, compatible with PieFed.
PieFed alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to PieFed?
Lemmy ranks first right now. The larger federated forum network, compatible with PieFed. Reddit and Mbin follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to PieFed?
Yes. Lemmy (open source), Reddit (free plan + paid) and Mbin (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to PieFed?
Yes: Lemmy and Mbin. Lemmy and Mbin can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from PieFed?
The complaints we hear most: fewer servers and users than Lemmy; small development team; federated forums still have a learning curve.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces PieFed, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.