Misskey
Feature-rich, open-source fediverse microblogging platform from Japan, with emoji reactions and drive storage.
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About Misskey
Misskey is decentralised microblogging software started in Japan in 2014. Like Mastodon, it is part of the fediverse, so Misskey servers interact with Mastodon, Pixelfed and other ActivityPub services, but it puts more emphasis on expression and customisation: custom emoji reactions on posts, a drive for storing files, rich text effects with Misskey Flavoured Markdown, antennas and channels for following topics, a customisable widget-based interface, and plugins and themes. It is especially popular in Japan, where misskey.io is one of the largest fediverse servers, and with artists and creative communities. The software is free and open source under the AGPL, and anyone can run a server at no cost. It is used through the web interface or third-party apps. The interface can feel busy for newcomers, and running a server is more demanding than lightweight alternatives. Several forks, such as Sharkey, add further features.
Best for: Creative communities who want expressive, customisable fediverse microblogging.
Pros and cons
What works
- Emoji reactions, drive storage and rich formatting
- Highly customisable interface and themes
- Federates with Mastodon and the fediverse
Why people leave
- Busy interface for newcomers
- Heavier to self-host than lighter servers
- No official mobile apps
Top Misskey alternatives
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Sharkey66.5A Misskey fork with Mastodon API support and federated post editing.
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Mastodon62.6The most widely used fediverse software, with official mobile apps.
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Akkoma59.6Another expressive fediverse server with emoji reactions and Misskey-style markup.
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Bluesky57.2A larger Twitter-style network with custom feeds.
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GoToSocial55.3Lightweight fediverse server that runs happily on small hardware, for self-hosters who find a Misskey instance too heavy.
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Misskey: common questions
Is Misskey free?
Yes. Misskey is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is Misskey open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at misskey-dev/misskey. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does Misskey run on?
Misskey is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to Misskey?
The highest-ranked Misskey alternatives right now are Sharkey, Mastodon and Akkoma. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.