Compare software

Tokodon vs Elk: catalog facts
Tokodon	Elk
Free Free and open source, developed by KDE.	Free Free to use and open source.
Windows, Linux	Web
Native desktop app that fits KDE Plasma Regular releases with the KDE Gear schedule	Nothing to install, runs in any modern browser Works with an account on an existing Mastodon server
No macOS build listed Focused on Mastodon-compatible servers	Mastodon focused rather than covering every fediverse platform Requires a Mastodon account
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.