Self Hosted Communication systems Social Networks and Forums

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

• Reddit

  9.8 0.0 L2 Python

  Social networking and news website where registered community members can submit content.

• diaspora*

  9.7 8.8 L4 Ruby

  Distributed social networking server.

• Symphony

  9.7 9.7 L1 Java

  A modern community

• NodeBB

  9.6 9.8 L2 JavaScript

  Node.js based forum software built for the modern web.

• Telescope

  9.4 9.6 JavaScript

  An open-source social news app built with Meteor.

• Flarum

  9.4 6.0 ApacheConf

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

• HumHub

  9.0 9.5 L4 PHP

  A flexible kit for private social networks.

• Isso

  8.2 8.3 L4 Python

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

• Bootcamp

  7.8 9.1 JavaScript

  An enterprise social network.

• Vanilla Forums

  7.7 9.9 L2 PHP

  Simple and flexible forum software.

• Loomio

  7.6 9.7 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 9.3 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 8.4 L4 JavaScript

  Stream server that does most of what people really want from a social network.

• Elgg

  7.4 9.3 L3 PHP

  A powerful open source social networking engine.

• flaskbb

  7.2 7.9 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

  7.0 2.4 L1 C++

  Fully decentralized P2P microblogging platform leveraging the free software implementations of Bitcoin and BitTorrent protocols.

• MyBB

  6.3 8.7 L1 PHP

  Free, extensible forum software package.

• Friendica

  6.2 9.9 L1 PHP

  Social Communication Server.

• Movim

  6.0 9.5 L3 PHP

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

• OSSN

  5.8 9.2 L3 PHP

  Open Source Social Network

• Jappix

  5.4 0.0 JavaScript

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

• 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.

• Anahita

  5.0 7.9 L3 PHP

  Open Source Social Networking Framework & Platform.

• Mamute QA

  5.0 2.0 L5 Java

  Q&A Engine

• FluxBB

  4.9 8.0 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

  3.7 8.7 Python

  Federated and decentralized profile builder and social network engine.

• cartulary

  3.1 5.5 L2 PHP

  RSS reader, readability tool, article archiver, microblogger, social graph manager and reading list manager.

• GNU social

  3.1 0.0 L3 PHP

  Social communication software for both public and private communications.

• PPnet

  3.1 0.1 L4 JavaScript

  Create and host your own social network.

• 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.

• Abilian SBE

  1.8 8.8 JavaScript

  Open Source Collaboration and Social Networking framework & platform.

• dyu/comments

  1.8 1.5 CSS

  A markdown-enabled comment engine powered by leveldb.

• 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.

• 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.

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