Mastodon
7.0#3 in social media apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMastodon vs Zernio
What both publish
| Fact | Mastodon | Zernio |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2025 |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Girona, Spain |
| Product | Mastodon is free, open-source decentralized social media software for short-form social networking. | Zernio provides one API for publishing, engagement and related workflows across social platforms. |
| Security | Mastodon requires HTTP signatures to validate that received activity was authored by the actor generating it. | The Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR as compliant frameworks; restricted resources require an access request. |
| Support | Mastodon lists separate contact addresses for business hosting, security reports, legal matters, and general inquiries. | The optional enterprise track includes a dedicated Slack channel with direct access to engineering for incidents. |
Mastodon plans
- Mastodon softwareFree
- Institutional hosting and supportPriced on request
Zernio plans
- Connected accounts 1 to 2Free
- Connected accounts 101 and up$1 a month
- Connected accounts 11 to 100$3 a month
- Connected accounts 3 to 10$6 a month
Pick Mastodon if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Zernio if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.