Mastodon vs SocialBu API
Mastodon
joinmastodon.org
SocialBu API
socialbu.comSide by side
| Figure | Mastodon | SocialBu API |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Social Media APIs | 8.5 (#3) | 8.4 (#4) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Lewes, Delaware, United States |
| Mobile apps | both | SocialBu says its iOS and Android app can create, schedule, publish, and review posts and display a calendar across connected accounts. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | The pricing page lists help articles, email support, community, live chat, and phone support in its feature comparison, and gives [email protected] for custom-plan inquiries. |
Plans
SocialBu API
- FreeFree
- Starter$29 a month
- Growth$79 a month
- Agency$199 a month
- Custom PlanPriced on request
In their own words
Mastodon
Mastodon has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SocialBu API
SocialBu API has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.