Fedica Alternative for the Fediverse: FediSuite Compared
Fedica and Viraly are services that analyze Mastodon accounts, among other things. FediSuite has a different focus: Fediverse only, 20+ platforms, open source and self-hostable. This page shows where the differences are, with the date of the information.
- Focus
- Fediverse only
- Platforms
- 20+ Fediverse platforms
- License
- GPL-3.0, self-hosting possible
- Status
- October 5, 2026
What Fedica is built for
According to its own website, Fedica analyzes and publishes on 15 platforms. In the Fediverse these are Mastodon, Pixelfed and PeerTube, alongside classic networks such as X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok. If you want to combine Fediverse and classic networks in one service, you are in the right place there.
What Viraly is built for
According to its website, Viraly is a service for planning, analytics and link in bio on 11 or more platforms. For the Fediverse there is a free Mastodon analytics tool with post performance, followers and instance data.
What FediSuite is built for
FediSuite covers the Fediverse in breadth: Mastodon, Pixelfed, Friendica, Misskey and its forks, Pleroma, Akkoma, GoToSocial, PeerTube, Loops, vutuv and more. Misskey, Pleroma, Friendica, Loops and vutuv do not appear on the websites of Fedica and Viraly (status October 5, 2026).
On top of that come a content calendar, campaigns and labels, tips from your own data and a reach estimate with an open method. The reach estimate exists for the Mastodon family, the other platforms get interaction and growth statistics.
Open source and self-hosting
FediSuite is licensed under GPL-3.0. You can use the official instance or run FediSuite with Docker on your own server, and your data stays with you. I did not find any mention of source code or self-hosting on the websites of Fedica and Viraly.
FediSuite, Fedica and Viraly at a glance
| Feature | FediSuite | Fedica | Viraly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fediverse platforms | 20+ | Mastodon, Pixelfed, PeerTube | Mastodon |
| Platforms overall | Fediverse, Bluesky via plugin | 15 according to website | 11 or more according to website |
| Open source | Yes, GPL-3.0 | No mention on the website | No mention on the website |
| Self-hosting | Yes, with Docker | No mention on the website | No mention on the website |
| Scheduling and calendar | Yes | Scheduling according to website | Content calendar according to website |
| Cost | Official instance is free | See the provider’s plans | Free tool according to website |
Status: October 5, 2026, based on the providers’ public pages. FediSuite is developed by one person, so this comparison is not neutral. Please check the other providers’ information yourself, it may change. All names belong to their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is an alternative to Fedica for the Fediverse?
FediSuite is an open source tool that exclusively analyzes and schedules Fediverse accounts, on 20+ platforms, including self-hosted instances.
Can I self-host FediSuite?
Yes, with Docker. The software is licensed under GPL-3.0 and the guide is in the documentation.
Does FediSuite support X, Instagram or LinkedIn?
No. FediSuite focuses on the Fediverse. Bluesky can be connected through a plugin.
How does reach differ in FediSuite?
FediSuite estimates reach from followers and boosters and shows it as a net and a gross value with an open method. This applies to the Mastodon family.
Related
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Fediverse Analytics
Statistics, reach and growth of your Fediverse accounts in one place.
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Platforms
All supported platforms and what FediSuite analyzes on each.
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Mastodon Analytics
Reach, boosts, follower growth and hashtags of your Mastodon account.
Try FediSuite
The official instance is free. If you want your data in your own house, run FediSuite with Docker on your own server.