phpFox AlternativesSocial Networks and other similar apps like phpFox

phpFox is described as 'A comprehensive and customizable platform for creating feature-rich social networks with advanced tools, custom features, and integration services' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are more than 25 alternatives to phpFox for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best phpFox alternative is diaspora*, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like phpFox are Minds, Friendica, HumHub and Scuttlebutt.nz.

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  1. diaspora* icon

    diaspora*

     435 likes
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    Diaspora is a federated social networking service, designed to be a more privacy-aware alternative to Facebook . Share what you want, with whom you want.

    123 diaspora* alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
    diaspora* screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Federated
    3.  Encrypted Connection
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Distributed
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Fediverse
    8. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    9.  Self-hosted
    10.  Support for MarkDown

    diaspora* VS phpFox

     

    • diaspora* is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to phpFox.

    • diaspora* is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to phpFox.

    • diaspora* is Free and Open SourcephpFox is Paid and Proprietary
    • diaspora* is Decentralized and Privacy focusedphpFox is not according to our users
  2. Minds icon

    Minds

     325 likes
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    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 facilitates sharing across networks and exploring global trends.

    125 Minds alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Free Speech
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Encrypted Chat
    3.  No Censorship
    4.  Monetization
    5.  Gamification
    6.  Podcast Hosting
    7.  Tokenization
    8.  Secure Chat
    9.  Share screenshots

    Minds VS phpFox

     

    • Minds is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to phpFox.

    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourcephpFox is Paid and Proprietary
    • Minds is Decentralized, Security-focused and Privacy focusedphpFox is not according to our users
  4. Friendica icon

    Friendica

     139 likes
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    Friendica is a distributed social network application. Which allow users to connect with others via their own Friendica server, but may also fully integrate contacts from other platforms including Twitter, diaspora*, Pump.io and StatusNet into their 'newsfeed'.

    118 Friendica alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • PHP
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Federated
    2. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Ad-free
    5. diaspora* icon  Diaspora integration
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Rsvp
    9.  Commodity hosting support
    10. X icon  X Integration
    11.  Team Messaging
    12.  Community events

    Friendica VS phpFox

     

    • Friendica is the most popular Linux alternative to phpFox.

    • Friendica is Free and Open SourcephpFox is Paid and Proprietary
    • Friendica is Decentralized and Privacy focusedphpFox is not according to our users
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  6. HumHub icon

    HumHub

     68 likes
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    HumHub is a free social network software and framework built to give you the tools to make teamwork easy and successful.

    89 HumHub alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    HumHub screenshot 1

    HumHub Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Intranet Function

    HumHub VS phpFox

     

    • HumHub is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to phpFox.

    • HumHub is Freemium and Open SourcephpFox is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Scuttlebutt.nz icon

    Scuttlebutt.nz

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    a decent(ralised) secure gossip platform sea-slang for gossip - a scuttlebutt is basically a watercooler on a ship.

    96 Scuttlebutt.nz alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Patchwork
    Scuttlebutt.nz screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (20.3.0) is from August 2020.

    Scuttlebutt.nz Features

    1.  Decentralized

    Scuttlebutt.nz VS phpFox

     
  8. BuddyPress icon

    BuddyPress

     57 likes
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    Social networking in a box. Build a social network for your company, school, sports team or niche community all based on the power and flexibility of WordPress. Install BuddyPress directly through your WordPress dashboard plugins page, or download it manually from the WordPress.

    81 BuddyPress alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    BuddyPress screenshot 1

    BuddyPress Features

    1.  ITunes-like user interface

    BuddyPress VS phpFox

     
  10. Viva Engage icon

    Viva Engage

     22 likes
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    Viva Engage helps you connect with leaders and peers, express yourself, share and discover knowledge and engage in organization-wide communities that matter to you.

    84 Viva Engage alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Viva Engage screenshot 1
    Viva Engage screenshot 2
    Viva Engage screenshot 3

    Viva Engage Features

    1.  Social feed

    Viva Engage VS phpFox

     

    • Viva Engage is the most popular commercial alternative to phpFox.

    • Viva Engage is Paid and ProprietaryphpFox is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. MeWe icon

    MeWe

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    Used to be called Sgrouples, now its MeWe offered by the company Sgrouples Inc. On its homepage their motto is "The World's Private Communication Network" and "Join the privacy revolution".

    76 MeWe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    MeWe screenshot 1

    MeWe Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Emoji reactions
    3.  Public communities discovery
    4.  Stickers
    5.  Web fonts
    6.  Comment on comment
    7.  Stream ordering control
    8.  Import from google plus
    9.  No filter bubble

    MeWe VS phpFox

     
  12. Workvivo icon

    Workvivo

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    Workvivo is a comprehensive employee experience platform that enhances communication, community, and engagement in your organization.

    46 Workvivo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Android
    Workvivo screenshot 1

    Workvivo Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Support for Multiple threads
    3.  Wiki
    4.  Team work
    5.  Activity feed
    6.  Communities
    7.  Knowledge base
    8. Zoom icon  Zoom integration
    9.  Employee Engagement

    Workvivo VS phpFox

     
  13. Workplace from Meta icon

    Workplace from Meta

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    The all-in-one business communication platform from Meta that securely combines chat, video, groups and your intranet with the work tools you already use.

    81 Workplace from Meta alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Workplace from Meta screenshot 1
    Workplace from Meta screenshot 2
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    Workplace from Meta Features

    1.  VoiP Calls
    2.  Team work

    Workplace from Meta VS phpFox

     

    • Workplace from Meta is the most popular SaaS alternative to phpFox.

    • Workplace from Meta is Paid and ProprietaryphpFox is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. Open Source Social Network ( OSSN ) icon

    Open Source Social Network ( OSSN )

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    opensource-socialnetwork also know as OSSN is a social networking software written in PHP. It allows you to make a social networking website, helps your members build social relationships with people who share similar professional or personal interests.

    63 Open Source Social Network ( OSSN ) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apache HTTP Server
    Open Source Social Network ( OSSN ) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Portable
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Website testing

    Open Source Social Network ( OSSN ) VS phpFox

     
  15. PlushForums icon

    PlushForums

     3 likes
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    Plush is the most polished, user-friendly forum experience ever, featuring real-time discussions, beautiful design, an integrated blog, member directory, private messaging, paid subscriptions and a world-class mobile experience.

    52 PlushForums alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    PlushForums screenshot 1

    PlushForums VS phpFox

     
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