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Elk vs Phanpy: catalog facts
Elk	Phanpy
Free Free to use and open source.	Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.
Web	Web
Nothing to install, runs in any modern browser Works with an account on an existing Mastodon server	Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app
Mastodon focused rather than covering every fediverse platform Requires a Mastodon account	Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style
Web application	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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