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Elk vs Tusky: catalog facts
Elk	Tusky
Free Free to use and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Web	Android
Nothing to install, runs in any modern browser Works with an account on an existing Mastodon server	Supports media, lists and custom emoji Dark, light and black themes
Mastodon focused rather than covering every fediverse platform Requires a Mastodon account	Android only Needs an account on a Mastodon or compatible server
Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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