Friendica
Decentralized social network with broad federation
Friendica is a free, open-source decentralized social network. It connects to the fediverse and other networks, offering a Facebook-style experience with groups, photos, and events.
Key features
- Federates with many networks
- Groups and forums
- Photo albums and events
- Addon system
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Connects to multiple protocols
- Facebook-like experience
Trade-offs
- Dated interface
- Smaller user base
Friendica replaces
Compare Friendica
38 head-to-head comparisons.
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