Emera vs Bluesky
Side by side
| Emera | Bluesky | |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | AT Protocol | AT Protocol |
| Who runs it | Nonprofit | Bluesky Social, a public benefit corporation |
| Open source | Code open source | App source under MIT; protocol is an open-source framework |
| Feeds | Pick your feeds, with a 'Why you are seeing this' reason | Anyone can build a feed; over 40,000 to choose from |
| Provenance on posts | Signed C2PA record on every post | Not described on its FAQ |
| Account portability | Move your account with followers to another host | Change servers, keep username, friends and posts |
| Takedown help | Report a copy, Emera helps you file, steps on your dashboard | Check its help center |
| Apps | New network | Web, iOS, Android |
Where the others are the better pick
- Bluesky is live today with apps on web, iOS and Android, while Emera is new.
- Bluesky has a large ecosystem of community-built feeds, over 40,000 according to its FAQ.
- Bluesky has publicly said it does not use user content to train generative AI.
- Bluesky lets you sign up without an invite and has other apps, such as Flashes, built on the same network.
The same foundation
Emera is built on AT Protocol, the open protocol that Bluesky grew out of, and we are fans of what Bluesky has done to make it real. Bluesky's FAQ says you can change servers without losing your username, friends or posts, and the same idea of an account you own sits under Emera: you can move it with your followers to another host.
Bluesky is run by Bluesky Social, a public benefit corporation, and its app is available on web, iOS and Android. Its app source code is published under the MIT license, and AT Protocol is described as an open-source framework for building social apps.
Feeds and AI
Bluesky lets anyone build a feed, and its FAQ says there are over 40,000 to choose from, so your timeline is not tied to one server. It has also said it does not use user content to train generative AI, with the exception of AI used for moderation and its Discover feed, which it says are not generative systems trained on user content.
Emera also lets you pick feeds, and each post shows a 'Why you are seeing this' reason.
What Emera adds
Emera is a nonprofit with open-source code, made for everyone who makes things and everyone sharing what is happening. Every post carries a signed record (C2PA content credentials) of who shared it and when it went up. People are marked, and automated accounts are labeled as automated. Reposts point back to the original post.
If you find a copy of your work elsewhere, you report it and Emera helps you file the takedown, with every step on your dashboard. Many people will use both: Bluesky for its established network today, Emera for signed posts and takedown help.
People also ask
Is Emera built on Bluesky?
Emera is built on AT Protocol, the same open protocol Bluesky uses, but it is its own network with its own accounts and nonprofit organization.
Is Bluesky open source?
The Bluesky social app's source code is under the MIT license, with some brand assets excluded, and AT Protocol is described as an open-source framework for building social apps.
What does Emera do that Bluesky does not?
Every Emera post carries a signed record of who shared it and when, and Emera helps you file a takedown when you report a copy of your work elsewhere. Bluesky has a larger network today.
Does Bluesky train AI on posts?
Bluesky has said it does not use any content to train generative AI and has no intention of doing so. It uses AI for moderation and its Discover feed.
Related
Sources
- Bluesky FAQ
- Bluesky social-app repository (MIT)
- TechCrunch on Bluesky and generative AI
- Bluesky Terms of Service
Checked 2026-11-13.
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