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Elk vs Tokodon: catalog facts
Elk	Tokodon
Free Free to use and open source.	Free Free and open source, developed by KDE.
Web	Windows, Linux
Nothing to install, runs in any modern browser Works with an account on an existing Mastodon server	Native desktop app that fits KDE Plasma Regular releases with the KDE Gear schedule
Mastodon focused rather than covering every fediverse platform Requires a Mastodon account	No macOS build listed Focused on Mastodon-compatible servers
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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