Sharkey alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Sharkey: small volunteer team, and fewer instances than Mastodon or Misskey. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sharkey, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Misskey currently ranks first.
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Best Sharkey alternative for most people
MisskeyThe upstream project, with the largest community of Misskey-style servers.
Best Sharkey alternative for open source
AkkomaAnother expressive fediverse server with Mastodon app compatibility.
Best Sharkey alternative for self-hosting
MisskeyThe upstream project, with the largest community of Misskey-style servers.
Best Sharkey alternative for working in the browser
MisskeyThe upstream project, with the largest community of Misskey-style servers.
Sharkey alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Sharkey?
Misskey ranks first right now. The upstream project, with the largest community of Misskey-style servers. Mastodon and Akkoma follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Sharkey?
Yes. Misskey (open source), Mastodon (open source) and Akkoma (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sharkey?
Yes: Misskey, Mastodon and Akkoma. Misskey, Mastodon and Akkoma can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Sharkey?
The complaints we hear most: small volunteer team; fewer instances than Mastodon or Misskey; can lag behind upstream Misskey changes.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sharkey, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.