A self-hostable, federated social network server built on ActivityPub, letting users follow and interact across independent Mastodon and other Fediverse servers.
50.4K7.5KRubyAGPL-3.0Updated 20 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Threads (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Threads? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| mastodon/mastodon | ★ 50.4K | AGPL-3.0 | 20 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Threads?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Threads on Repolode are mastodon.
- Which Threads alternative should I choose?
- mastodon has the most GitHub stars and is released under AGPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.