Self-Hosted Social Networks: 66 Open-Source Apps
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Homelab Novice
Wants it running tonight, with one command.
Redlib3.9k
Redlib is a private, self-hostable front-end for browsing Reddit without ads, tracking, or JavaScript.
- Live demo
- Documented
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Homelab Expert
Runs a stack already and wants it to plug in.
Mastodon50.4k
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub for publishing posts, media, and interacting across the federated Fediverse.
- SSO sign-in
- REST or GraphQL API
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66 projects
Mastodon
50.4k
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub for publishing posts, media, and interacting across the federated Fediverse.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSocial Media+2
Fully FOSS
Discourse
48.0k
An open-source community platform for running discussion forums and real-time chat.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Lemmy
14.6k
Lemmy is a self-hostable, decentralized link aggregator and forum for the fediverse.
Social NetworksBookmark ManagementSelf Hosting Solutions+1
5 Containers
Isso
5.3k
Isso is a lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript, designed as a drop-in replacement for Disqus.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseBlogging Platforms+2
2 Containers
Answer
15.7k
Apache Answer is a Q&A platform for teams that can be used as a community forum, help center, or knowledge management platform.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseKnowledge Management+1
PixelFed
7.1k
Pixelfed is a photo-sharing social platform for the fediverse that helps users share casual and creative photography without algorithmic barriers.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicensePhoto Galleries+2
5 ContainersFully FOSS
Lila
18.9k
Lila is a free online chess game server focused on realtime gameplay and ease of use.
GamesWeb ServersSocial Networks+1
Misskey
11.4k
Misskey is an open-source federated social media platform.
Social NetworksSocial MediaSelf Hosting Solutions+2
2 Containers
slskd
4.2k
A modern client-server web application for using the Soulseek file-sharing network.
P2P File SharingCopyleft LicenseMedia Management+2
Misago
2.8k
Misago is a modern forum software platform for building feature-rich online communities.
Social NetworksSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+1
5 Containers
remark42
5.6k
Remark42 is a self-hosted, lightweight comment engine that can be embedded into websites and blogs.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseComment Systems+3
Flarum
16.4k
Flarum is a simple, fast, extensible discussion platform for building online communities and forums.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Artalk
2.4k
Artalk is an open-source, self-hosted comment system for blogs, websites, and web applications.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseComment Systems+4
HumHub
6.8k
HumHub is an open-source social networking and collaboration platform for intranets, knowledge bases, and community spaces.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseGroupware Suites+3
Owncast
11.6k
Owncast is a self-hosted live video streaming and chat server for running independent live streams.
Media ServersSelf Hosting SolutionsSocial Networks+1
Redlib
3.9k
Redlib is a private, self-hostable front-end for browsing Reddit without ads, tracking, or JavaScript.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Movim
2.1k
Movim is a federated blogging and chat platform that serves as a web frontend for the XMPP protocol.
Social NetworksXMPP Web ClientsBlogging Platforms+2
NodeBB
15.2k
NodeBB is a Node.js-based forum software for real-time discussions, notifications, and community messaging.
Social NetworksSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License
Open Core
Elgg
1.7k
Elgg is an open source rapid development framework for building socially aware web applications.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Fully FOSS
MyBB
1.2k
MyBB is a free and open source forum software written in PHP.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
diaspora*
13.7k
diaspora* is a privacy-aware, distributed open source social network.
Social NetworksSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License
OSSN
1.3k
An open-source PHP social networking platform for building community websites with profiles, posts, chat, groups, and admin tools.
Social NetworksSelf Hosting SolutionsPhoto Galleries+1
Known
1.1k
Idno is a social publishing platform for hosting and sharing online content.
Blogging PlatformsPermissive LicenseCMS Platforms+2
4 Containers
Hyphanet
1.2k
Freenet is a peer-to-peer platform for censorship-resistant communication and publishing, providing a distributed, encrypted, decentralized datastore.
Custom CommunicationsCopyleft LicenseSocial Networks+2
Stoat
2.7k
Stoat Self-Hosted provides Docker-based deployment instructions for running a full self-hosted Stoat instance, including backend, web front-end, file server, and proxy services.
Custom CommunicationsSocial NetworksFile & Object Storage+4
phpBB
2.1k
phpBB is a free open-source bulletin board written in PHP.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Fully FOSS
ClassroomIO
1.7k
ClassroomIO.com is an open source learning management system for companies, bootcamps, educators, and businesses to manage training programs.
Learning ManagementCopyleft LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
Coral
2.0k
Coral is an open-source commenting platform designed to improve moderation, comment display, and discussion experiences for publishers and communities.
Social NetworksComment SystemsSelf Hosting Solutions+1
Peergos
2.5k
Peergos is a peer-to-peer encrypted filesystem and private web platform with secure sharing, messaging, encrypted email, and social networking.
File SynchronizationCopyleft LicenseFile & Object Storage+5
NewsBlur
7.7k
NewsBlur is a personal RSS feed reader and social news network with filtering, training, and sharing features, available as a self-hosted instance or hosted service.
RSS Feed ReadersSocial NetworksSelf Hosting Solutions+1
12 ContainersOpen Core
Ech0
2.1k
Ech0 is a self-hosted personal microblog for publishing short posts, links, and media on a shared timeline.
Blogging PlatformsCMS PlatformsSocial Networks+5
RetroShare
2.0k
RetroShare is a decentralized, private, secure, cross-platform communication toolkit for sharing files, chat, messages, forums, and channels.
Custom CommunicationsCopyleft LicenseSocial Networks+2
Haven
812
Haven is a private blog application built with Ruby on Rails that supports sharing with selected people and includes a built-in RSS reader.
Blogging PlatformsPermissive LicenseRSS Feed Readers+2
2 Containers
Loomio
2.6k
Loomio is open-source software for helping groups make decisions together.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseGroupware Suites+3
8 ContainersFully FOSS
Enigma 1/2 BBS
670
ENiGMA½ is a modern, highly customizable BBS software with support for traditional terminal access and web-based services.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseCustom Communications+2
Simple Machines Forum
753
Simple Machines Forum is a web-based forum software project for building and running discussion forums.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2
Friendica
1.7k
Friendica is a decentralized social networking platform that connects users to the Fediverse and other social services.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseSocial Media+1
Talkyard
1.8k
Talkyard is an open source forum software with chat, question-and-answer discussions, and anonymous blog comments.
Social NetworksComment SystemsKnowledge Management+2
Hatsu
259
Hatsu is a self-hosted, fully automated ActivityPub bridge for static sites.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseBlogging Platforms+2
Single Container
BuddyPress
258
BuddyPress is a WordPress plugin for building community sites.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseCMS Platforms+1
Fully FOSS
qpixel
444
Rails-based Q&A software for community-driven sites, powering Codidact.
Social NetworksCopyleft LicenseKnowledge Management+1
Habitat
149
Habitat is a platform for local communities to create area-based instances, discuss local topics, and talk about nearby locations.
Social Networks
2 Containers
Chirpy
600
Chirpy is a privacy-friendly, customizable alternative to Disqus for website comments.
Social NetworksComment SystemsSelf Hosting Solutions+2
Socialhome
381
Socialhome is a federated personal profile and social networking platform.
Social NetworksSelf Hosting SolutionsCopyleft License
Scoold
921
A Q&A and knowledge sharing platform for teams, inspired by Stack Overflow.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseKnowledge Management+2
Open Core
fx
331
A self-hosted Twitter/Bluesky-like microblogging service.
Blogging PlatformsPermissive LicenseSocial Networks+3
Mobilizon
158
Federated tool that helps you find, create and organise events and groups.
Polls and EventsCopyleft LicenseSocial Networks+2
Gancio
65
Local community event and agenda sharing.
Polls and EventsSocial NetworksSelf Hosting Solutions+1