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Tokodon vs Whalebird: catalog facts
Tokodon	Whalebird
Free Free and open source, developed by KDE.	Free Free software with no advertising, supported by GitHub Sponsors donations.
Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Native desktop app that fits KDE Plasma Regular releases with the KDE Gear schedule	Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed Multiple accounts with streaming timelines
No macOS build listed Focused on Mastodon-compatible servers	Single-column layout only; multi-column needs the separate Fedistar app Desktop only, with no mobile version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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 24, 2026

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