Mastodon
7.0#3 in social media apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMastodon vs Post for Me
Post for Me
5.8#19 in social media apisFrom $10 a monthWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mastodon | Post for Me |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Mastodon is free, open-source decentralized social media software for short-form social networking. | Post for Me is a unified REST API for posting and scheduling content, fetching social account feeds, and retrieving post analytics. |
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | The privacy policy states that data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and production access uses least-privilege roles and mandatory two-factor authentication. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | Support is available through website chat, Discord, and email, with email replies usually within a day. |
Mastodon plans
- Mastodon softwareFree
- Institutional hosting and supportPriced on request
Post for Me plans
- Standard$10 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Mastodon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Post for Me if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.