Tuba
The premium Open Source alternative to Twitter/X Desktop
🎯 Best for:GNOME and Linux desktop enthusiasts
What is Tuba?
A native Linux client for Mastodon and Lemmy built with GTK4 and Libadwaita. It provides a seamless desktop experience with multi-account support and system-level integration.
Tech Stack
ValaSocial Networks
Why Tuba?
- • Native performance with GTK4
- • Clean Libadwaita interface
- • Supports multiple Fediverse protocols
Limitations
- • Linux-centric (limited Windows/macOS)
- • Requires Flatpak/Native build
- • Lacks some advanced moderation tools
3/3/2026
Last Update
74
Forks
179
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Twitter/X Desktop)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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