Mastodon
7.0#3 in social media apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMastodon vs Unified Social Media API
Unified Social Media API
6.2#15 in social media apis$750 usage-basedWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mastodon | Unified Social Media API |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | Unified says it does not store end-customer social data and regionalizes traffic across the US, EU, and Australia. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | The pricing FAQ says users can access API documentation, developer guides, Discord, and video tutorials; paid plans include plan-specific support. |
Mastodon plans
- Mastodon softwareFree
- Institutional hosting and supportPriced on request
Unified Social Media API plans
- Grow$750 a month
- Pro$1,500 a month
- Scale$3,000 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Mastodon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Unified Social Media API if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.