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Phanpy vs Tokodon: catalog facts
Phanpy	Tokodon
Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.	Free Free and open source, developed by KDE.
Web	Windows, Linux
Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app	Native desktop app that fits KDE Plasma Regular releases with the KDE Gear schedule
Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style	No macOS build listed Focused on Mastodon-compatible servers
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 24, 2026

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