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App.net vs Rainbow Stream

A side-by-side look at App.net and Rainbow Stream. 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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Rainbow Stream

Rainbow Stream

Social & Communications

Rainbow Stream is an open-source Twitter client that allows you to view, compose, and interact with your Twitter feed from the command line interface. It provides a text-based interface for tweeting, searching, viewing trends, direct messages, lists, followers, and more.

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