Open Source Facebook Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Facebook is diaspora*. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Facebook and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Facebook are Mastodon, Minds, Gab and Friendica.

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  1. Communecter icon

    Communecter

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    Manage cities as a connected citizen (email & postal-code), it produces data for everyone about the registered cities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Ktistec icon

    Ktistec

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    Ktistec is an ActivityPub server. It is intended for individual users, not communities of users, although support for additional users will be added in the future. It is designed to have few runtime dependencies -- for example, it uses SQLite as its database, instead of...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Brax.Me icon

    Brax.Me

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    A vibrant social community focused on privacy. No Identity. Encrypted. Open Source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Minds

    An open-source platform for decentralized social networking. Users can monetize posts through ads or monthly support, engaging in various features such as Blogs, Videos, and secure private chats. Minds supports free speech and fa...

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    Bonfire Networks

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    A customizable social media platform that works on the fediverse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  7. AtomJump.org icon

    AtomJump.org

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    A credible alternative to the Facebook & WhatsApp combination, AtomJump.org is open software designed for self-publishing and communicating instantly with your own group of people, while keeping it fully under your own control. The companion .

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Node.JS
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  8. MOSSLET icon

    MOSSLET

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    MOSSLET is a privacy-first social network where you can connect with friends and family the way it should be — simple and meaningful. No ads, no algorithms, just your people.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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