| Characteristics . | X . | Bluesky . |
|---|---|---|
| App compatibility | All platforms | IOS and Android |
| Account location | Visible if provided by account | Not visible |
| Verification | Paid subscription | Domain-based (homepage identical to account name) |
| Algorithm | Proprietary | User controlled |
| Customizing interaction settings of posts | Basic | Detailed |
| Scheduling posts | Yes, for premium users | Not possible, but external apps exist to facilitate this |
| Character limit per post | 280 (25 000 for premium subscribers) | 300 |
| Polling | Possible | Not possible |
| Embedded videos | 140 seconds (4 hours for premium subscribers) | 1 minute limit |
| Like/repost differential | Algorithm will show post to more people when liked more | Repost will amplify the post much more than liking it |
| Blocking | Blocked users can see posts of accounts that blocked them but are unable to like, reply or repost | Blocked accounts unable to view, like, reply or repost |
| Statistics | Number of likes, reposts and impressions are visible | Number of likes and reposts are visible |
| Characteristics . | X . | Bluesky . |
|---|---|---|
| App compatibility | All platforms | IOS and Android |
| Account location | Visible if provided by account | Not visible |
| Verification | Paid subscription | Domain-based (homepage identical to account name) |
| Algorithm | Proprietary | User controlled |
| Customizing interaction settings of posts | Basic | Detailed |
| Scheduling posts | Yes, for premium users | Not possible, but external apps exist to facilitate this |
| Character limit per post | 280 (25 000 for premium subscribers) | 300 |
| Polling | Possible | Not possible |
| Embedded videos | 140 seconds (4 hours for premium subscribers) | 1 minute limit |
| Like/repost differential | Algorithm will show post to more people when liked more | Repost will amplify the post much more than liking it |
| Blocking | Blocked users can see posts of accounts that blocked them but are unable to like, reply or repost | Blocked accounts unable to view, like, reply or repost |
| Statistics | Number of likes, reposts and impressions are visible | Number of likes and reposts are visible |
| Characteristics . | X . | Bluesky . |
|---|---|---|
| App compatibility | All platforms | IOS and Android |
| Account location | Visible if provided by account | Not visible |
| Verification | Paid subscription | Domain-based (homepage identical to account name) |
| Algorithm | Proprietary | User controlled |
| Customizing interaction settings of posts | Basic | Detailed |
| Scheduling posts | Yes, for premium users | Not possible, but external apps exist to facilitate this |
| Character limit per post | 280 (25 000 for premium subscribers) | 300 |
| Polling | Possible | Not possible |
| Embedded videos | 140 seconds (4 hours for premium subscribers) | 1 minute limit |
| Like/repost differential | Algorithm will show post to more people when liked more | Repost will amplify the post much more than liking it |
| Blocking | Blocked users can see posts of accounts that blocked them but are unable to like, reply or repost | Blocked accounts unable to view, like, reply or repost |
| Statistics | Number of likes, reposts and impressions are visible | Number of likes and reposts are visible |
| Characteristics . | X . | Bluesky . |
|---|---|---|
| App compatibility | All platforms | IOS and Android |
| Account location | Visible if provided by account | Not visible |
| Verification | Paid subscription | Domain-based (homepage identical to account name) |
| Algorithm | Proprietary | User controlled |
| Customizing interaction settings of posts | Basic | Detailed |
| Scheduling posts | Yes, for premium users | Not possible, but external apps exist to facilitate this |
| Character limit per post | 280 (25 000 for premium subscribers) | 300 |
| Polling | Possible | Not possible |
| Embedded videos | 140 seconds (4 hours for premium subscribers) | 1 minute limit |
| Like/repost differential | Algorithm will show post to more people when liked more | Repost will amplify the post much more than liking it |
| Blocking | Blocked users can see posts of accounts that blocked them but are unable to like, reply or repost | Blocked accounts unable to view, like, reply or repost |
| Statistics | Number of likes, reposts and impressions are visible | Number of likes and reposts are visible |
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