10

8

6

4

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9.9

10.0
Discourse

9.8

9.8
Mastodon

9.7

9.0
diaspora*

9.7

9.4
Symphony

9.7
0.0
Reddit

9.6

9.8
NodeBB

42 Social Networks and Forums software solutions and projects

  • Discourse

    9.9 10.0 L2 Ruby
    Advanced forum / community solution based on Ruby and JS.

  • Mastodon

    9.8 9.8 L5 Ruby
    A GNU Social-compatible microblogging server

  • diaspora*

    9.7 9.0 L4 Ruby
    Distributed social networking server.

  • Symphony

    9.7 9.4 L1 Java
    A modern community

  • Reddit

    9.7 0.0 L2 Python
    Social networking and news website where registered community members can submit content.

  • NodeBB

    9.6 9.8 L2 JavaScript
    Node.js based forum software built for the modern web.

  • Flarum

    9.4 2.2 ApacheConf
    Delightfully simple forums. Flarum is the next-generation forum software that makes online discussion fun again.

  • Telescope

    9.3 9.4 JavaScript
    An open-source social news app built with Meteor.

  • HumHub

    9.0 8.9 L4 PHP
    A flexible kit for private social networks.

  • Isso

    8.1 6.7 L4 Python
    A lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.

  • Bootcamp

    7.8 4.1 JavaScript
    An enterprise social network.

  • Vanilla Forums

    7.7 9.9 L2 PHP
    Simple and flexible forum software.

  • Loomio

    7.6 9.9 L3 Ruby
    Loomio is a collaborative decision-making tool that makes it easy for anyone to participate in decisions which affect them.

  • phpBB

    7.5 9.4 L2 PHP
    Flat-forum bulletin board software solution that can be used to stay in touch with a group of people or can power your entire website.

  • Pump.io

    7.4 4.9 L4 JavaScript
    Stream server that does most of what people really want from a social network.

  • Elgg

    7.4 9.5 L3 PHP
    A powerful open source social networking engine.

  • flaskbb

    7.3 6.1 L4 Python
    FlaskBB is forum software written in Python using the microframework Flask. You can easily create new topics, posts and send other users private messages. It also includes basic administration and moderation tools.

  • twister

    6.9 0.4 L1 C++
    Fully decentralized P2P microblogging platform leveraging the free software implementations of Bitcoin and BitTorrent protocols.

  • MyBB

    6.3 8.3 L1 PHP
    Free, extensible forum software package.

  • Friendica

    6.2 9.9 L1 PHP
    Social Communication Server.

  • Movim

    6.0 9.3 L3 PHP
    A brand new social network, full of awesome features in a modern and smart interface.

  • OSSN

    6.0 8.7 L3 PHP
    Open Source Social Network

  • Hubzilla

    5.3 9.8 L1 PHP
    Independent general-purpose websites that not only connect with their associated members and viewers, but also connect together.

  • Jappix

    5.3 0.0 JavaScript
    Jappix is an open social platform, that let's you easily get or keep in touch with everyone.

  • Anahita

    5.1 7.7 L3 PHP
    Open Source Social Networking Framework & Platform.

  • Mamute QA

    5.0 1.8 L5 Java
    Q&A Engine

  • FluxBB

    4.9 6.3 L3 PHP
    Fast, light, user-friendly forum software for your website.

  • BuddyPress

    3.9 9.4 L2 PHP
    A powerful plugin that takes your WordPress.org powered site beyond the blog with social-network features like user profiles, activity streams, user groups, and more.

  • Socialhome

    3.8 8.9 Python
    Federated and decentralized profile builder and social network engine.

  • cartulary

    3.2 7.0 L2 PHP
    RSS reader, readability tool, article archiver, microblogger, social graph manager and reading list manager.

  • PPnet

    3.1 0.0 L4 JavaScript
    Create and host your own social network.

  • GNU social

    3.1 0.0 L3 PHP
    Social communication software for both public and private communications.

  • Buddycloud

    3.0 0.0 L4 Java
    Tools, libraries, services and a community to build user-to-user, group and social messaging into your app. Saves time. Scales up. Supports you.

  • Newebe

    2.8 0.0 L4 JavaScript
    A Distributed Social Network.

  • RedMatrix

    2.6 0.0 L1 PHP
    Complete decentralised publishing, sharing, and communications system.

  • dyu/comments

    1.8 0.9 CSS
    A markdown-enabled comment engine powered by leveldb.

  • Abilian SBE

    1.8 8.8 JavaScript
    Open Source Collaboration and Social Networking framework & platform.

  • Pleroma

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    Federated microblogging server, Mastodon, GNU social, & ActivityPub compatible.

  • Tokumei

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    Anonymous microblogging platform.

  • Commento

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    Commento is a discussion platform that you can embed on your blog, news articles, and any place where you want your readers to add comments.

  • bbPress

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    bbPress is forum software with a twist from the creators of WordPress. Easily setup discussion forums inside your WordPress.org powered site.

  • Oxwall

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    Oxwall is used for a wide range of projects starting from family sites and custom social networks to collaboration tools and enterprise community solutions.
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