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Phanpy vs Pachli: catalog facts
Phanpy	Pachli
Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.	Free Free and open source.
Web	Android
Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app	Regular monthly releases Available on Google Play, F-Droid and GitHub
Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style	Android only Needs an account on a fediverse server
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
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 September 23, 2026

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