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Tuba vs Phanpy: catalog facts
Tuba	Phanpy
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0; donations are optional.	Free Used in the browser with an existing Mastodon account; no paid plan is shown.
Windows, Linux, Android	Web
Broad feature set including scheduled posts, polls and admin tools Adaptive layout for mobile Linux and desktops	Nothing to install, runs in any browser Minimal interface as an alternative to the default Mastodon web app
Needs an account on a fediverse server GTK interface feels most at home on GNOME	Needs an account on a separate Mastodon server Opinionated design will not suit every reading style
Downloadable app	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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