App.net vs Mastodon
A side-by-side look at App.net and Mastodon. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
App.net
Social & Communications
App.net was a microblogging and social networking service created in 2012 that focused on providing a simple, chronological feed. It charged a monthly subscription fee and positioned itself as an alternative to free services like Twitter by offering an ad-free experience focused more on the user experience than advertising revenue.
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Mastodon
Social & Communications
Mastodon is an open-source, decentralized social media platform similar to Twitter. It allows users to post 'toots' of up to 500 characters to followers within a federated network of independently operated servers.
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