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Fedistar vs Whalebird: catalog facts
Fedistar	Whalebird
Free Free software with no advertising, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors.	Free Free software with no advertising, supported by GitHub Sponsors donations.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Multi-column layout for following several timelines Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed	Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed Multiple accounts with streaming timelines
Desktop only, with no mobile app Multi-column layout needs a wide screen to be useful	Single-column layout only; multi-column needs the separate Fedistar app Desktop only, with no mobile version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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