Ever since Elon Musk joined Twitter, the platform has undergone numerous changes – some for the better, while others received mixed reviews. Users who don’t subscribe to Twitter Blue often face frustrating limitations, some of which seem quite illogical, leading many to seek out other alternatives.
Among the best-known alternatives is Mastodon, but its decentralized operation might not suit everyone’s needs and interests. Recently, a promising alternative called Meta Threads has emerged, garnering significant attention. However, it’s important to note that this platform is currently only available outside the United States. Even using a VPN, users in the European Union cannot access it, despite being possible initially.
Thankfully, there are alternatives beyond Mastodon and Threads. It’s essential to understand that Twitter is a well-established platform, and none of the alternatives we’ll present are currently on par with it. Nevertheless, if users are patient and show support, there’s a possibility of these alternatives growing and becoming viable competitors to the features offered by the platform created by Jack Dorsey.
Gab
This platform prioritizes freedom of expression above all else, embracing values that remain somewhat ambiguous and undecided on Twitter. If you’re seeking content without any form of moderation, this is the place to find it. In fact, it has become the preferred refuge for individuals who have been banned from Twitter.
Here, you can make publications called “grabs,” which consist of up to 300 characters, enabling the sharing of diverse multimedia content. Users can interact with these grabs by commenting or liking them, quoting them in other posts, or sharing them through various other methods.
Bluesky
Behind this new alternative to Twitter stands none other than Jack Dorsey, the founder, and former CEO of the company. It’s almost as if it’s a carbon copy of the original Twitter, reminiscent of how it was before Elon Musk’s involvement, with all the familiar interaction functions intact.
The content on this platform is organized into three sections: Following, What’s Happening, and Popular with Friends. Although still in its beta phase, it shows great promise and has a long road ahead. Once fully developed, it has the potential to become the most legitimate alternative to Twitter. Bluesky is currently accessible via web browsers, as well as on iOS and Android devices.
Spoutible
This social network opts for a change from the traditional Twitter bird to a whale, retaining the iconic blue color. The layout closely resembles Twitter, with a similar array of features available. Accessible through the web and Android mobile devices, this alternative offers a familiar experience to Twitter users.
Soutible’s trending topic is called “waves,” enabling posts with a maximum of 300 characters, allowing for images, GIFs, and even videos. Unlike Twitter, the content displayed on our feed comes exclusively from the people we follow, free from any meddling algorithm. It offers a more straightforward, unfiltered experience compared to its predecessor.