Hawker Social vs Cloudside

Hawker is a decentralized social media! With a direct feed populated with just messages from people that you subscribe to. No ads, no target content, no content discovery algorithm. Just the content you want from the people you subscribe to. This special part of this app is that the data in the hawks (messages) is not stored in the cloud or even sent via the backend server. Instead, the backend works as a send and request board. Matchmaking people who want data and people who want to send data together. Then using WebRTC the clients connect directly to each other. Failing back to a relay only if needed.

Cloudside is a third-party client for Bluesky Social Networks that provides a fast, minimalist and enjoyable way to connect to open social networks. Cloudside focuses on simplicity and performance. Whether you're here to read, write, or explore, Cloudside helps you stay connected to what matters most without getting in the way. Features - Simple, distraction-free interface - Browse feeds, search posts and discover what's hot - Easily create, reply, repost and like posts. - View user profiles and follow/unfollow seamlessly Cloudside supports the AT protocol and connects directly to your Bluesky account. No trackers, no ads, just you and the network.