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TheDeskPhanpy
Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0, with no paid features or ads; funded by donations.

 Free

Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Web
  • Flexible multi-column timeline layout
  • Colour coding per column or account
  • Nothing to install, runs in any browser
  • Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app
  • Misskey support is only partial
  • Version 25 does not keep settings from v24 and earlier
  • Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server
  • Opinionated design will not suit every reading style
Downloadable app, Web application Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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