Audience
Anyone who wants to use a decentralized social network where you control your data and privacy
About diaspora*
The online social world where you are in control. diaspora* is based on three key philosophies: Decentralization, freedom, and privacy. Instead of everyone’s data being held on huge central servers owned by a large organization, diaspora* exists on independently run servers (“pods”) all over the world. You choose which pod to register with, and you can then connect seamlessly with the diaspora* community worldwide. You can be whoever you want to be in diaspora*. Unlike some networks, you don’t have to use your real identity. You can interact with people in whatever way you choose. The only limit is your imagination. diaspora* is also Free Software, giving you liberty over how you use it. In diaspora* you own your data. You don’t sign over rights to a corporation or other interest who could use it. In addition, you choose who sees what you share, using Aspects. With diaspora*, your friends, your habits, and your content is your business ... not ours!
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Integrations
Company Information
The diaspora* Project
Founded: 2010
United States
diasporafoundation.org
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Support
Online
diaspora* Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does diaspora* work with?
diaspora* works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does diaspora* support in their product?
diaspora* supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does diaspora* offer?
diaspora* offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does diaspora* integrate with?
diaspora* integrates with: Tumblr, X (Twitter), and WordPress.
Q: What type of training does diaspora* provide?
diaspora* provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does diaspora* cost?
Pricing for diaspora* starts at Free.
diaspora* Product Features
Social Networking
Activity / News Feed
Supported
Blogs
Supported
Data Security
Supported
Group Management
Supported
Media Library
Supported
Privacy Options
Supported
Real-time Chat
Supported
Social Media Integration
Supported
Social Media Tagging
Supported
User Profiles
Supported
Advertising Management
Not Supported
Event Management
Not Supported
