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Farcaster vs Threads: catalog facts
Farcaster	Threads
Free No price is listed for signing up or using the app.	Free Free to use.
Android, iOS, Web	Android, iOS, Web
Identity is owned by the user rather than the app Web, iOS and Android apps	Large mainstream audience Optional fediverse sharing over ActivityPub
Signing up requires an email address or phone number Smaller audience than mainstream social networks	Centrally owned and operated by Meta Fediverse support is optional and partial
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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