Mastodon
7.0#3 in social media apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMastodon vs Social News Desk API
Social News Desk API
6.4#11 in social media apisFrom $99 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mastodon | Social News Desk API |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2010 |
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | The API page states that SND is SOC 2 compliant and uses HTTPS encryption. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | The API page describes support from a US-based engineering team. |
Mastodon plans
- Mastodon softwareFree
- Institutional hosting and supportPriced on request
Social News Desk API plans
- Starter$99 a month
- Pro$199 a month
- CustomizedPriced on request
Pick Mastodon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Social News Desk API if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.