Social networking (56 programs)

LinkedIn
3.7
Free
Powerful business-oriented social network
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Huge CV database, Lets you search for jobs, Get recommendations, Great for HR
CONS: Not many internal communication tools
Facebook
3.7
Free
The most popular social network site
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Easy to use, Detailed personal profiles, Plenty of available actions, Free messaging, Customizable recommendations algorithm
CONS: Privacy concerns
Quora
4.2
Free
A social network of questions and answers
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Tailored information for the user, Good integration with Facebook and Twitter, Lots of categories
CONS: Atmoshpere is humorless
Stardoll
3.7
Free
Design your own dolls and share them with the World
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Lots to do, Share your creations, Easy to start
CONS: Requires lots of time, Promotes a very consumerist lifestyle
Meetic
3.5
Trial version
Free online dating service
License
Trial version
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Huge database of users, IM chatting and e-mail possible, Detailed search tool, Lots of photos
CONS: Chat and e-mail only available in Premium, Not all members add photos
TweetReach
0.5
Free
Get statistics on your tweets
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Full list of retweeted content, Search by Twitter username, link, or keyword, View impressions and how users engage
CONS: Full report explanation costs money, Reports can be difficult to understand
Aircall
4
Free
Wireless call centre management software
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Simple set up, Huge potential savings
CONS: No free version, Charges for additional numbers
Be2
2.3
Free
Find your perfect match with this dating website
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Intelligent personality matching system, Ask questions using JUST Ask, Ranks best matches
CONS: Can't view photos for free
GameTree
2
Paid
Find Competitors in Online Games with GameTree
License
Paid
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Comprehensive personality test., Easy to navigate., Includes chat feature., Can be used to find new games.
CONS: Documentation is sparse in places., Can sometimes be hard finding fans of specific games., Interface is rather bland., Deleting an account is fiddly.
TweetFavy
2
Paid
Reach Out on Twitter with TweetFavy
License
Paid
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: A great way to extend social media outreach, Has a 14-day free trial
CONS: After the free trial, will require payment, Not as personal as manual contact online
Mastodon
5
Free
Mastodon: a decentralized social networking platform
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Free from ads and data mining, Strong privacy features
CONS: Likely to be short lived, No guides for new users
Badoo
3.5
Free
A free program for Web apps, by Badoo.
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
hi5
3.9
Free
Youth-oriented social network
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Simple sign-up process, Easy to use, Lots of fun games, Customizable avatar
CONS: Some content may offend, Lacks live chat functions, Many services come with a fee
Facebook Mobile
3.5
Free
The ultimate social network
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Easy to set up and use, Complete personal profile, Share links, photos, messages... easily, Many apps to customize your profile
CONS: Can get very addictive, Some users are concerned about privacy issues
StorySaver.net
2
Free
IG story downloader web tool
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Easy to use, Platform-agnostic, Work on both live stories and saved highlights
CONS: Only works on public accounts
Flipboard
3.4
Free
Flipping out over social magazine reader's web debut
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Excellent content personalization and recommendations, User experience is tailored to how people read on the web, Beautifully laid out and organized in a highly visual way, Responsive web design means it is optimized for all screen sizes, Works on all browsers
CONS: No ability to comment on stories and start conversations
Keyword Explorer by Moz
2
Free
Free Trial for Researchers
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Extremely accurate, Packed with cool features
CONS: Only free for 30 days, Researching each keyword
Linkfool
2
Paid
Cool Tool for Professionals
License
Paid
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Easy way to increase visibility, Good number of back links
CONS: Rather high subscription cost, A little bit generic
NING
3.7
Paid
Simple social network creator
License
Paid
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Easy to set up networks, Lots of help, Good configuration options
CONS: Not very advanced
Gaia Online
3.6
Free
Hang out in one of the Web’s leading online communities
License
Free
Language
English
Platform
web-apps
PROS: Highly customizable, Fun games, Thriving forum, Watch videos with others
CONS: Confusing to navigate at times, Buying new items can become addictive