🇩🇪 Mastodon
free open source self-hosted
German decentralised non-profit social network - servers belong to communities, not corporations.
European alternative to: X (Twitter).
Go to Mastodon ↗ joinmastodon.org
Details
| Country | 🇩🇪 Germany (European Union) |
| Category | Social media |
| Replaces | X (Twitter) |
| Pricing model | completely free |
| Open source | yes |
| Self-hosting | yes - can run on your own server |
| Website | joinmastodon.org |
Who is it for
Mastodon is a good fit if you want to replace X (Twitter) with a tool that keeps data in Europe and is subject to GDPR. You can start without paying and check whether it meets your needs. Companies with their own infrastructure will appreciate the self-hosting option.
Questions about Mastodon
Where does Mastodon come from?
Mastodon is a tool from Germany (European Union).
How much does Mastodon cost?
Pricing model: completely free. Current prices are on joinmastodon.org.
What does Mastodon replace?
Mastodon is a European alternative to: X (Twitter).
Can Mastodon be self-hosted?
Yes - Mastodon can run on your own server or with a European cloud provider, keeping full control of your data.
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