Facebook a large social network has helped many people to stay in touch with their friends and family. It helps us to rekindle old relationships and develop new bonds with people across the world.

But there are many similar online social networks which are more private and secured, keeping in mind the common interests of the users.

Here is the list of 9 similar social networks:

MEWE:mewe.com

Mewe is a private social network which provides data security with zero advertisements. It does not use cookies to track the data usage. MEWE allows you to download all your content anytime. The profile will not appear in web searches and you can add friends to your contact list only through email invite.

It allows you to share photos, videos, voice messages and post status updates. You can even add events to your calendar, upload and share all kinds of documents, create a group and chat with others in your network. It provides timeline privacy with 8GB of storage space and mobile app accessibility.

DIASPORA:diasporafoundation.org

Diaspora is more secure than Mewe. This allows you to select from the list of pods based on details like location, number of users, their uptime and social services they offer. Pods are run servers existing all over the world creating a decentralized network not owned by a single unit.

You can create a profile on this with very little personal information. It allows you to follow people throughout the world, to make a formatted post with videos and pictures. It has added security feature which allows you to share things only with your family members and friends.

PATH:path.com

Path is a smartphone-based social network similar to Facebook. It allows you to record a video cover story like Instagram, provides link sharing of music and videos you are playing. It has check-in feature which let your friends know your location.

This app searches your timeline by moment locations and special occasions like birthdays and weddings. It has a separate tab to browse trending post with hashtag search feature. Path also has a messenger for private chats, sharing audio files, messages, and photos with friends. Its privacy feature allows you to control the information which is shared and even auto-block all friend requests.

BEHANCE:behance.net

Behance allows companies to search for the talent they require. Here designers and photographers can showcase their creativity. Once the account creation is done, you can showcase your work under your profile.

It allows a user to create projects by grouping images, videos and various digital features with multiple themes. Behance allows users to follow each other profile to see their post and updates.

BANDLAB:www.bandlab.com

Once you register with it, you can record and update various audio tracks, edit them and publish them on your timeline. It has Mix Editor mode which allows you to use multiple instruments like piano, drums, guitars in order to create rhythms. It allows you to follow other musicians and use their song to create a new version.

GOODREADS:goodreads.com

Goodreads is for those who love reading. After the account creation, it allows you to select the categories of books. It allows you to rate the book you have already read and you can even join groups of various readers.

BOOKLIKES:booklikes.com

Booklikes allows you to create a blog on it. It allows you to maintain a record of books you are reading, books read and of those, you want to read in future. You can even rate and write reviews on the books read by you.

INSTRUCTABLES:www.instructables.com

Instructables allows you to search for various projects in multiple fields like machinery, cooking, home hacks, crafts, photography etc. It has step by step instructions along with pictures to guide you. It allows you to interact with the project creator for all your queries and suggestions. You can even share your work with photographs. It allows you to download and print PDF files of the projects.

COOKPAD:cookpad.com

Cookpad is a social networking site for those who love to cook. It allows you to search and submit multiple recipes with categories like Indian, Chinese, and Italian. You can even search with meal type and ingredients. You can follow members to stay updated with their creations and to take their help when required. It has a user interface which allows you to submit recipes with step by step instructions and also holds several contests and awards ceremonies.