Mastodon vs Social News Desk API
Mastodon
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| Figure | Mastodon | Social News Desk API |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Social Media APIs | 8.5 (#3) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | The API page states that SND is SOC 2 compliant and uses HTTPS encryption. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | The API page describes support from a US-based engineering team. |
Plans
Social News Desk API
- Starter$99 a month
- Pro$199 a month
- CustomizedPriced on request
In their own words
Mastodon
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Social News Desk API
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