Mitra is a self-hosted, federated social networking server built on the ActivityPub protocol. It is aimed at developers and communities that want a lightweight alternative to centralized microblogging platforms, with support for decentralized identity and user-controlled hosting.
💡 Pick it for the most mature ActivityPub ecosystem, stronger moderation tools, and a much larger user community.
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network. It is decentralized, allowing users to have their own server instances, called Mastodon instances, but...
💡 Choose it when you want a feature-rich, highly customizable federated community rather than Mitra's lighter approach.
Misskey is a free, open-source microblogging platform that supports ActivityPub. It offers a unique and customizable user experience with a focus on...
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💡 Pick it for a lightweight, privacy-focused ActivityPub server with modest hosting requirements.
GoToSocial is a lightweight, ActivityPub-compatible server for decentralized social networking. It targets individuals and small communities that want a lower-resource, privacy-conscious alternative...
Free and open source; hosting costs vary
💡 Choose it when low resource usage and Mastodon interoperability matter more than a polished, unified product experience.
Pleroma is a free, open-source social networking server based on ActivityPub. It allows users to host their own social media servers while...
💡 Pick it for broad protocol interoperability and traditional social-network features such as groups and events.
Friendica is a decentralized social network software that allows users to connect with friends on different social platforms.
💡 Choose it when your priority is federated forums and threaded community discussions instead of microblogging.
Lemmy is an open-source, federated link aggregator for communities that share and discuss posts. It is designed for people who want a...
Free and open source
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