Mastodon
7.0#3 in social media apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMastodon vs Upload-Post
Upload-Post
6.7#6 in social media apisFrom $192 a yearFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Mastodon | Upload-Post |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Málaga, Spain |
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | The maker says it uses official API integrations, OAuth security protocols, and platform-compliant methods. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | The contact page says the team usually responds within a few hours, and the Advanced and Business plans include priority support. |
Mastodon plans
- Mastodon softwareFree
- Institutional hosting and supportPriced on request
Upload-Post plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$192 a year
- Professional$400 a year
- Advanced$1,411 a year
- Business$4,205 a year
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