{"id":110039,"date":"2018-10-05T17:30:03","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T17:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=110039"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:56:47","slug":"6-social-media-apps-that-are-better-than-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/6-social-media-apps-that-are-better-than-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"6 social media apps that are better than Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Need a break from Facebook?<\/p>\n

With all of the drama surrounding the social media giant, it\u2019s understandable that you might be thinking of looking elsewhere for your social fix.<\/a><\/p>\n

Between the birthday reminders and the event invites, it certainly pays to keep the platform around as a\u00a0backup.<\/p>\n

However, if you want to foster more meaningful connections and steer clear of fake news, there are some alternatives out there that might satisfy your social fix.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s have a look.<\/p>\n

6 social media apps that are better than Facebook<\/h2>\n

Vero<\/h3>\n

\"Vero<\/p>\n

Vero <\/a>is a photo sharing app with big dreams\u2014to go up against Instagram. It\u2019s an up and comer, but it looks like it might have some potential to be a mainstay.<\/p>\n

The setup is a lot like Instagram. You\u2019ll mostly use it to post pictures. Vero\u2019s appeal lies primarily in the fact that the platform does not feature ads.<\/strong> The app is free at the moment, but they may start charging a small monthly subscription.<\/p>\n

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Amino<\/h3>\n

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Amino<\/a> is home to all kinds of niche topics. If you\u2019re a Poke-fan, into Kpop, video games, or anime<\/a>, Amino stands to become your new social hangout.<\/p>\n

Amino is organized in a way that will feel familiar to Reddit users and it doesn\u2019t require that you use your real name. That commitment to anonymity<\/strong> is something special in an era where even OKCupid wants users to use their given names.<\/p>\n

Amino, of course, isn\u2019t about getting the most followers and presenting a curated persona. Instead, the anonymity and focus on very specific interests make this a great place for users who just want to socialize with like-minded folks from around the world.<\/p>\n

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NextDoor<\/h3>\n

\"Nextdoor<\/p>\n

Okay, NextDoor<\/a> isn\u2019t the coolest app with the sleekest interface, but it works to connect you with people that live in your immediate vicinity.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not perfect\u2014in certain communities, the app can function as a way to highlight \u201csuspicious people\u201d lurking around the neighborhood, which of course can slip into problematic territory rather fast.<\/p>\n

That said, in other cases, the app is a great way to find items for sale, recommend contractors, learn about community issues and events, and locate lost pets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mastodon Social<\/h3>\n

\"Mastodon<\/p>\n

Mastodon Social<\/a> is an app that works like an open-sourced Twitter. It\u2019s a distributed platform that aims to fill a void for Twitter users who miss the days of a chronological timeline.<\/p>\n

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Instead of Tweets, you\u2019ll compose \u201cToots\u201d and you\u2019ll boost posts instead of retweeting them. Be warned, this app is a haven for those who feel constrained by Twitter\u2019s anti-harassment policies.\u00a0<\/strong>Still, you can hide NSFW content, and filter out spoilers and trigger warnings, so it\u2019s not necessarily a barrage of hate speech.<\/p>\n

The benefit of the platform is, it\u2019s controlled by the community. There are no ads to sift through, so branded content isn\u2019t an issue. And, despite the commitment to unfiltered speech, the platform proudly declares itself a Nazi-free zone, banning xenophobic, sexist, and content illegal in France and Germany.<\/p>\n

Ello<\/h3>\n

\"Ello<\/p>\n

The so-called creator’s network, Ello<\/a> looks like a cool skateboard magazine or those old issues of Vice. While the app was initially touted as a Facebook killer when it first came on the scene, that doesn\u2019t quite seem to be the case.<\/p>\n

Ello is an ad-free social network<\/strong> that offers an alternative to the marketing-heavy Instagram feed or all the junk those random acquaintances post on Facebook.<\/p>\n

The app is a real treat to scroll through\u2014and if you\u2019re into design, art, architecture, or photography<\/strong>, it\u2019s definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n

Minds<\/h3>\n

\"Minds<\/p>\n

Minds<\/a> is an open-source, community-owned platform that values privacy.<\/strong> That distinction from Facebook who uses data for who-knows-what is its main source of appeal.<\/p>\n

As far as functionality is concerned, Minds combines familiar features from Reddit, Medium, and Facebook itself.<\/strong> You\u2019ll set up a profile, post on timelines, share photos, and send private messages. But, it also comes with a handful of content creation and curation features\u2014users can blog directly on the platform and monetize that content using the site\u2019s cryptocurrency system.<\/p>\n

The open-sourced, blockchain network<\/strong> makes this especially appealing to the techy crowd, but privacy features<\/strong> stand to lure in those spooked by Facebook\u2019s recent Cambridge Analytics scandal.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n

Realistically, you\u2019re probably not going to delete Facebook altogether. It\u2019s undeniable that Facebook has scale on its side. Just about everyone is on it, meaning none of these options have a chance to compete.<\/p>\n

That said, Facebook can be frustrating. Social media used to be fun\u2014and now, platforms like Instagram and Facebook have these huge commercial elements to them.<\/p>\n

The platforms we listed above focus more on users and the magic of connecting with others that share your interests or have something new to pass along.<\/p>\n

And\u2014there\u2019s always room for more\u2014so it\u2019s not a matter of choosing between Facebook and a niche platform.<\/p>\n\n

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