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TheDeskWhalebird
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 GitHub Sponsors donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Flexible multi-column timeline layout
  • Colour coding per column or account
  • Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed
  • Multiple accounts with streaming timelines
  • Misskey support is only partial
  • Version 25 does not keep settings from v24 and earlier
  • Single-column layout only; multi-column needs the separate Fedistar app
  • Desktop only, with no mobile version
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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