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Whalebird vs Fedistar: catalog facts
Whalebird	Fedistar
Free Free software with no advertising, supported by GitHub Sponsors donations.	Free Free software with no advertising, supported by donations through GitHub Sponsors.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed Multiple accounts with streaming timelines	Multi-column layout for following several timelines Works with Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, Firefish, GoToSocial and Pixelfed
Single-column layout only; multi-column needs the separate Fedistar app Desktop only, with no mobile version	Desktop only, with no mobile app Multi-column layout needs a wide screen to be useful
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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