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Phanpy vs Tusky: catalog facts
Phanpy	Tusky
Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Web	Android
Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app	Supports media, lists and custom emoji Dark, light and black themes
Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style	Android only Needs an account on a Mastodon or compatible server
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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