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Pachli vs Phanpy: catalog facts
Pachli	Phanpy
Free Free and open source.	Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.
Android	Web
Regular monthly releases Available on Google Play, F-Droid and GitHub	Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app
Android only Needs an account on a fediverse server	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
Account needed	Account 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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