Per Axbom

You may be aware that there is something called the #Fediverse.

But do you know about all the different types of applications that run on the Fediverse?

I made this visual to give myself and others something to point at when explaining "the big picture".

You may be surprised by how many services beyond Mastodon there are to explore.

Download it for free here and use as you please:
https://axbom.com/fediverse/

That post also has links to all the different applications.

#FediTips

A tree-like visual where the tree grows from a green platform labeled “ActivityPub + more”. ActivityPub is a protocol for communicating between different applications in the Fediverse. The trunk of the tree is labeled Fediverse, to indicate that all the applications within the tree crown are part of the Fediverse.

The crown is made up of circles that all intersect with each other.

Circle 1: Streaming, video, photo, images, files.
Applications here are Downcast, PeerTube, Pixelfed and Nextcloud.
Circe 2: Networking.
Applications here are Friendica, Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Diaspora, GnuSocial, Hubzilla, Socialhome and Lemmy.
Circle 3: Music.
Applications here are Funkwhale.
Circle 4: Books.
Applications here are Bookwyrm.
Circle 5: Writing.
Applications here are Write Freely, Plume and Micro.blog.
Circle 6: Events.
Services here are Mobilizon and Bonfire.
Bonfire also sits within the networking circle as these circles overlap.

The many branches of the Fediverse

As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse.

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Castopod :podcasting2:

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Where are we?! 🤔 You forgot @Castopod 😭
👉️ https://castopod.org/

Castopod | Your Free & Open-source Podcast Host

Castopod is a free and open-source hosting platform made for podcasters. Engage and interact with your audience whilst keeping control over your content.

^castopod.org

@Castopod :podcasting2:

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@Castopod

Sneak peek of the next version I'm releasing within two hours ;)

Cutout from the diagram, showing Castopod inside the Multimedia circle.

@Castopod :podcasting2:

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Per Axbom

in reply to Per Axbom • 1 year ago • •

I have version 1.1 of "The many branches of the Fediverse" ready for you. 😄

Thank you to everyone who pitched in with suggestions of improvement (all visible in the thread).

You can download PNG and PDF versions on my blog post, which also has a bit more info and links to the applications.

Download for free and use as you please. Preferably to spread the word about the benefits of federated publishing and local instances. 😊

https://axbom.com/fediverse/

#FediTips

The many branches of the Fediverse

As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse.

^{Per Axbom (axbom.com)}

#FediTips

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It's Friday and version 1.2 of "The many branches of the Fediverse" is published. Thanks everyone for your interest and engagement.

There is a changelog at the bottom of the post with more info, and you are welcome to download hi-res PNG and PDF versions of the diagram.

Do feel free to use this visual in any way you like, in your presentations, publish in your own spaces, etceteras. I'm just glad if you find it useful.

https://axbom.com/fediverse/

#FediTips

A tree-like visual where the tree grows from a green platform labeled “ActivityPub”. The trunk of the tree is labeled "Fediverse", to indicate that all the applications within the tree crown are part of the Fediverse.

The crown is made up of circles that all intersect with each other.

Circle 1: Multimedia (streaming, video, photos, images, files)
Applications here are Downcast, PeerTube, Pixelfed, Castopod and Nextcloud.
Circe 2: Networking.
Applications here are Friendica, Mastodon, Misskey, Pleroma, Diaspora, GnuSocial, Hubzilla, Socialhome, kbin and Lemmy.
Circle 3: Music.
Applications here are Funkwhale.
Circle 4: Books.
Applications here are Bookwyrm.
Circle 5: Writing.
Applications here are Write Freely, Drupal (via plugins) and Wordpress (via plugins).
Circle 6: Events.
Services here are Mobilizon and Bonfire.
Bonfire also sits within the networking circle as these circles overlap.

Also growing out of the trunk is a separate branch with a circle for “Paid services”. Applications here are micro.blog and write.as

Off to the right are two small trees, one with its roots in the diaspora protocol and the other in the OStatus protocol. The two applications Hubzilla and Friendica both connect with these two trees using dotted lines. Socialhome also connects to Diaspora. Diaspora is also its own application within its own protocol.

Off to the left is another small tree, with its roots in the Matrix protocol. Matrix is also its own application within its own protocol.

The many branches of the Fediverse

As more and more people are asking me about Mastodon I felt a need for a picture to point at, showcasing how the software known as Mastodon fits into the much larger concept of the Fediverse.

^{Per Axbom (axbom.com)}

#FediTips

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