Made in IndiaFree
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web, Android & iOS
- App Advisor rating
- 4.3
- transparency & India fit
What is Mastodon?
Mastodon is messaging & social apps from Mastodon gGmbH, based in Berlin, Germany and has been building software since 2016. Federated social.
Messaging and social apps are the most-used software in India. For businesses they are marketing and support channels; understanding their business tools matters as much as the consumer app.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +10 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Native mobile apps for work on the go
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Mastodon features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Mastodon adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Chat, calls and groups
- Business profiles and catalogues
- Short-video and creator tools
- Communities and channels
- Payments in chat
- Ads and promoted posts
- Privacy and security settings
- Regional language interfaces
- Mobile apps for Android and iOS
- Free plan to start without a card
Mastodon pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Mastodon charges. Mastodon is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on joinmastodon.org.
Specifications
- Category
- Messaging & social apps
- Vendor
- Mastodon gGmbH
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Founded
- 2016
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web, Android, iOS
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Mastodon — frequently asked questions
What is Mastodon?+
Mastodon is messaging & social apps by Mastodon gGmbH. Federated social.
How much does Mastodon cost?+
Mastodon is free to use.
Does Mastodon offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Mastodon offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Mastodon made in India?+
No. Mastodon is developed by Mastodon gGmbH in Berlin, Germany, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Mastodon best suited for?+
Mastodon suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for messaging & social apps.
What are the best alternatives to Mastodon?+
Popular alternatives in messaging & social apps include ShareChat, Josh App, WhatsApp. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Mastodon deployed?+
Mastodon is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.
About Mastodon gGmbH
Mastodon gGmbH · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2016 · 1 product in our catalogue
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