Fedilab

Active

Country: France (FR)
Founded: 2017
Developer: Loudna
Pricing: Free (open-source)
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Android

Indexes

Social Media Clients

Overview

Fedilab is an Android client for accessing the Fediverse, supporting platforms like Mastodon, Pleroma, Pixelfed, Friendica, and PeerTube for microblogging, photo sharing, and video hosting.¹² It targets users of decentralized social networks, offering advanced features beyond standard clients, including multi-account management and scheduling, while supporting non-Mastodon servers and forks.¹²⁴

Key Features

Multi-accounts support - Manage multiple Fediverse accounts within the app.
Scheduled posts and boosts - Schedule messages and boosts from the device.
Bookmark messages - Save posts for later reference.
Timed mute accounts - Mute accounts for a specific duration.
Translation feature - Built-in translation for posts.
Art and video timelines - Dedicated timelines for art and videos.
Conversation thread maps - Visual maps of conversation threads.
Fetch remote data - Retrieve data from remote servers not federated locally.
Post drafts - Save and edit drafts automatically.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Full access to all features, open-source.

Platforms & Requirements

Fedilab runs exclusively on Android devices, available via Google Play and F-Droid.¹² No specific minimum requirements are listed, but it supports standard Mastodon and Fediverse features.² No iOS, desktop, or web versions exist.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Mastodon
Pleroma
Pixelfed
Friendica
PeerTube
Akkoma (quote-boosts, emoji reactions)
Hometown/Glitch (local-only posts)
GoToSocial (local-only posts)

Alternatives

App	Difference
Tusky	More minimalistic and smoother performance, but fewer advanced Fediverse features.
Subway Tooter	More cluttered interface with broader feature set, less focus on non-Mastodon support.
Megalo	Modern UI for Mastodon, lacks extensive non-Mastodon server compatibility.
Fritter	Privacy-focused ad-free client, simpler than Fedilab's advanced tools.

Reputation

Fedilab is recognized for its extensive features supporting diverse Fediverse servers and advanced tools like scheduling and remote data fetching, making it suitable for power users.²⁴ Users note it has a standard appearance but excels in functionality others lack, though the interface is not the most polished and performance lags behind sleeker apps like Tusky.²⁴ It receives praise for open-source availability and PeerTube integration but some criticism for less smooth operation.¹²⁴

Sources (7)