# Private and open-source alternatives to TikTok

1. [nostr](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/nostr/): A (100/100). Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays) is an open protocol for publishing signed messages through independent relays, with identity based on public keys. Many independent clients and relays implement it.
2. [Akkoma](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/akkoma/): B (80/100). Federated, self-hostable microblogging server built on ActivityPub, forked from Pleroma, with emoji reactions, Markdown posts and low resource use.
3. [diaspora*](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/diaspora/): B (80/100). Decentralized social network made of independently run servers called pods, with aspects to control who sees each post.
4. [Friendica](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/friendica/): B (80/100). Federated, self-hostable social network that connects over ActivityPub, diaspora* and other protocols, with per-post access lists and RSS import.
5. [GoToSocial](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/gotosocial/): B (80/100). Lightweight, self-hostable ActivityPub server written in Go, used with Mastodon-compatible client apps.
6. [Lemmy](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/lemmy/): B (80/100). Federated link aggregator and discussion platform built on ActivityPub, organized into communities hosted on independent servers.
7. [Mastodon](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/mastodon/): B (80/100). Open source, decentralized microblogging platform built on ActivityPub, run as a network of independent servers with chronological timelines.
8. [Mbin](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/mbin/): B (80/100). Federated, self-hostable link aggregator, discussion and microblogging platform built on ActivityPub, forked from /kbin.
9. [Misskey](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/misskey/): B (80/100). Federated, self-hostable microblogging platform built on ActivityPub, with emoji reactions, customizable web interface, drive storage and channels.
10. [PieFed](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/piefed/): B (80/100). Federated, self-hostable link aggregator and forum built on ActivityPub, compatible with Lemmy communities.
11. [Pixelfed](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/pixelfed/): B (80/100). Federated, self-hostable photo sharing platform built on ActivityPub, with chronological feeds, albums, stories and no ads.
12. [Bluesky](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/bluesky/): D (50/100). Microblogging social network built on the open AT Protocol, run by Bluesky Social PBC, with custom feeds, composable moderation and account portability.
13. [Discourse](https://privacyratings.com/social-networks/discourse/): F (30/100). Open source, self-hostable discussion platform that works as a forum, mailing list or long-form chat room. A hosted version is sold by its developer.

Source: https://privacyratings.com/alternatives/tiktok/