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Mastodon vs Badoo

Mastodon logo

Mastodon

Software

Social networking that's not for sale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Badoo logo

Badoo

Software

Make the first move

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mastodon the App Store listing (publisher Mastodon gGmbH) states the official app is free with no subscription tier; as a federated non-profit network there is no vendor-hosted enterprise plan or SLA available to purchase.; Badoo less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • They diverge on capability: Mastodon covers Decentralization, Badoo covers Encounters.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mastodon and Badoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Mastodon and Badoo differ
AttributeMastodonBadoo
Pricing modelfreefreemium
Founded20162006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mastodon

  • Decentralization
  • Custom Servers
  • No Ads
  • Chronological Feed
  • Content Warnings
  • Federation
  • ActivityPub
  • Fediverse

Only in Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mastodon

  • The App Store listing (publisher Mastodon gGmbH) states the official app is free with no subscription tier; as a federated non-profit network there is no vendor-hosted enterprise plan or SLA available to purchase.

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

Pricing, plan by plan

Mastodon

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Toots
    • Federation
    • Custom Instances

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

Which should you pick?

Choose Mastodon if

  • You need decentralization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want custom servers.
Mastodon review

Choose Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo review

Questions people ask

Is Mastodon or Badoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Mastodon starts at Free and Badoo at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mastodon or Badoo?
Mastodon starts at Free and Badoo at Free.
Does Mastodon or Badoo run on more platforms?
Mastodon runs on Ios, Android, Web. Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Mastodon for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Mastodon do that Badoo cannot?
Mastodon covers Decentralization, Custom Servers, No Ads, Chronological Feed. Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

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