Messaging and social

Messaging apps and social platforms checked for AI chatbots and other generative AI features.

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Lemmy

Messaging and social

Decentralised link-sharing and discussion platform with no AI features listed

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (join-lemmy.org + docs)

Pricing
See vendor site for pricing

Alternative to Reddit

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Mastodon

Messaging and social

Decentralised social network with no AI features listed

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (joinmastodon.org + user docs (posting))

Pricing
See vendor site for pricing

Alternative to X (Twitter)

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Pillowfort

Messaging and social

Blogging platform that doesn't allow AI-generated text or images

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (Pillowfort homepage + staff Generative AI Policy (Feb 2024))

Pricing
See vendor site for pricing

Alternative to Tumblr

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Pixelfed

Messaging and social

Decentralised photo-sharing app with chronological feeds and no AI features listed

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (pixelfed.org features + README)

Pricing
See vendor site for pricing

Alternative to Instagram

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Signal

Messaging and social

Encrypted messaging app whose president promises “no AI clutter”

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (signal.org + public post by Signal's president, Meredith Whittaker (Bluesky, Jun 2025))

Pricing
See vendor site for pricing

Alternative to WhatsApp

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Tildes

Messaging and social

Non-profit discussion site with no AI features listed

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (Tildes docs index + site)

Pricing
See vendor site for pricing

Alternative to Reddit