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The best open source alternative to Reddit is Lemmy. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Reddit and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Reddit are Steemit, Raddle, Phuks and PieFed.

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  1. Lemmy icon

    Lemmy

     196 likes

    Lemmy is similar to sites like Reddit, Lobste.rs, or Hacker News: you subscribe to forums you're interested in, post links and discussions, then vote, and comment on them. Behind the scenes, it is very different; anyone can easily run a server, and all these servers are...

    78 Lemmy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Lemmy vs Reddit Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Oscar Sanderson
    10

    It is similar to reddit but it is open source and has less spam and is much less commercial than reddit and Lemmy is private and modarated

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No ads, no fake comments/posts, and no hate or rage baiting content

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -5

    Lemmy has far less features, users and hardly any moderation or user tools.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 22 comments
    • Lemmy is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lemmy is Decentralized, Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticReddit is not according to our users
  2. Steemit icon

    Steemit

     106 likes

    A non-censored social platform where users are incentivized to contribute and curate content. The users decide what is valuable by voting, and content regarded valuable is rewarded with money.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Steemit vs Reddit Comments
    awsomecat1234321
    Positive
    1

    You get Steem cryptocurrency for using Steemit for upvoting and posting. But not a large community.

    • Steemit is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Raddle icon

    Raddle

     23 likes

    Unsatisfied with the few link sharing communities that were available and their proprietary, untransparent and non-secure nature, ziq made the original raddle.me (then known as raddit.me) with Wordpress, but it had a lot of limitations.

    93 Raddle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Raddle vs Reddit Comments
    marin ass
    Positive
    0

    its pretty good and i must say i really enjoyed it! this website reaaaly deserves more users!

    MewProductions
    0

    I think raddle is good for link sharing, but reddit is more user friendly. I am neutral. Raddle:MEWPRODUCTIONS

    • Raddle is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Raddle is Lightweight and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
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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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  6. Phuks icon

    Phuks

     22 likes

    An alternative to Reddit and Voat. It has the original Voat culture of open expression. Most users on the site are interested in web development but mostly only chat about that in IRC.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Phuks vs Reddit Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    The community is very pleasant

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Jetto_Hawks
    Positive
    0

    Spontaneous, unbiased, and with a strong sense of community. If you're looking for a Reddit alternative, you should start from here.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Civil, non-political, open to all views, friendly users.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Phuks is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Phuks is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  7. PieFed icon

    PieFed

     15 likes

    PieFed is a link aggregator, a forum, a hub of social interaction and information, built for the fediverse. the focus is on individual control, safety, and decentralised power.

    Cost / License

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  8. Mbin icon

    Mbin

     14 likes

    Mbin: a federated content aggregator, voting, discussion and microblogging platform (By the community, for the community).

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Mbin vs Reddit Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Very similar UI/UX, better userbase, federated, no censorship. 5/5.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Mbin is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mbin is Decentralized and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  10. Infinity for Reddit+ icon

    Infinity for Reddit+

     58 likes

    A Reddit client on Android written in Java. It does not have any ads and it features clean UI and smooth browsing experience.

    34 Infinity for Reddit+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Infinity for Reddit+ vs Reddit Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    dessalines790
    10

    Not a reddit alternative, just an app.

    xalynx9974
    1

    From what i am hearing people are calling it just an app, pretty sure they meant a frontend alternative

    Guest
    Negative
    5

    It's just an app for displaying Reddit, not an alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Infinity for Reddit+ is Freemium and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Infinity for Reddit+ is Privacy focused and LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  11. Tildes icon

    Tildes

     18 likes

    A non-profit community site driven by its users' interests.

    91 Tildes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Tildes vs Reddit Comments
    yeyer11817
    Positive
    1

    The average quality of discussion seems to be higher then reddit. It also has an interesting set of features which makes high quality discussions more likely.

    R C
    Negative
    1

    Very heavy handed moderation to the point where it stifles all creativity and freedom of thought.

    • Tildes is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Tildes is LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  12. Aether icon

    Aether

     30 likes

    Open source, self-governing communities with auditable moderation and mod elections.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 likes

    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Minds vs Reddit Comments
    Wonder Warthog
    Negative
    2

    Minds is closer to Facebook than Reddit.

    niezniszczalny
    Negative
    10

    It is more Twitter-like than Reddit-like.

    LucaFinizio
    Negative
    2

    It's a social network. It's an alternative for Facebook or Twitter

    • Minds is Freemium and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Minds is Decentralized, Security-focused and Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  14. Lobsters icon

    Lobsters

     32 likes

    Lobsters is a technology-focused link-aggregation site. The site is driven by Ruby on Rails with the source code being freely available for those seeking to create a site similar to Reddit or Hackernews.

    41 Lobsters alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Ruby on Rails
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