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textlog vs Pulse

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textlog compared with Pulse
Detailtextlog logo textlog Pulse
What it doesThe quieter social microblogging platform. Short. Real. Yours.
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Free
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Key features
  • 500 character note limit
  • Hashtag and mention support
  • Follow people and hashtags
  • Markdown formatting support
  • No likes, karma or follower counts
  • Public profiles and content
  • Account data download and deletion
  • Conversations and threaded replies
  • Polls, quizzes and todos
  • Code execution and LaTeX support
  • Share photos, text posts, Shorts and Stories
  • Follow creators and profiles
  • Private messages
  • Pulse Studio editing with text, music and filters
  • Stories visible for 24 hours
  • Save and edit Short drafts on device
  • QR profile cards
  • On-device content translation
  • Comments on posts
What makes it different
  • Intentionally small design without engagement tricks or performance pressure
  • 500 character limit keeps communication focused and quick
  • Fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe with public finances
  • Free to join with optional donations
  • Community focused on respectful interaction
  • Designed for everyday moments with emphasis on authenticity
  • Native editing in Pulse Studio available on Android
  • Age-aware with privacy safeguards for 13+
  • All core features free without ads or paywalls during rollout
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)310
Referring domains (Majestic)3731

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