Mlem vs Plurk
A side-by-side look at Mlem and Plurk. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Mlem
Development
Mlem is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Memcached. It is an in-memory key-value store designed for caching and distributing data across multiple nodes. Mlem aims to provide faster lookup of data by keeping frequently accessed data in RAM.
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Plurk
Social & Communications
Plurk is a free social networking and microblogging service that allows users to send updates through short messages or links, which can be up to 360 characters in length. It has a timeline structure with features such as Karma and Qualified Friends.
social-networkingmicrobloggingtimelinemessaging