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TheDesk vs Fedistar: catalog facts
TheDesk	Fedistar
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0, with no paid features or ads; funded by donations.	Free Free software with no advertising, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	macOS
Flexible multi-column timeline layout Colour coding per column or account	Multi-column layout for following several timelines Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed
Misskey support is only partial Version 25 does not keep settings from v24 and earlier	Desktop only, with no mobile app Multi-column layout needs a wide screen to be useful
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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