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App.net vs Micro.blog

A side-by-side look at App.net and Micro.blog. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

App.net

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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Micro.blog

Micro.blog

Social & Communications

Micro.blog is a blogging and social networking service focused on short-form writing. It allows users to post brief updates called 'microposts' up to 280 characters, similar to tweets on Twitter.

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