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Fedistar vs Phanpy: catalog facts
Fedistar	Phanpy
Free Free software with no advertising, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors.	Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.
macOS	Web
Multi-column layout for following several timelines Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed	Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app
Desktop only, with no mobile app Multi-column layout needs a wide screen to be useful	Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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