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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 SaidIt.net, Steemit, Raddle and Phuks.

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  1. Lemmy icon

    Lemmy

     183 likes
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    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...

    75 Lemmy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comment summary: Lemmy is praised as an open-source, decentralized alternative to Reddit that emphasizes democratic content aggregation and community-driven moderation. Users highlight its federated network and active user base, fostering a kinder environment compared to Reddit. While it shares a similar design to Reddit, its distinction lies in its capabilities for cross-instance interaction and absence of ads. Lemmy's moderation strength, responsiveness, and fulfilling of user-requested features are recurrent themes in the 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
    -4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Lemmy is a great Reddit alternative.

    • Lemmy is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Self-Hosted alternative to Reddit.

    • Lemmy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Reddit.

    • Lemmy is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lemmy is Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticReddit is not according to our users
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    SaidIt.net

     45 likes
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    Uncensored free speech alternative to the extreme Reddit and Voat forums, democratically civilized by Graham's Debate Pyramid, no illegal transactions nor porn. Truth-seeking anti-corruption news are among the popular themes. Android app, iOS soon.

    132 SaidIt.net alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about SaidIt.net as an Alternative to Reddit
    Top Positive Comment
    dataculi
    6

    I've never seen a single post that wasn't rightwing as fuck. Just people complaining about vaccines and libs. Never even seen a real "discussion". 99% of the comments are one-liners

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Exact Reddit clone. From functionality down to having subs. Without all the hate and negativity. Love it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    niezniszczalny
    Positive
    -7

    It has good discussion because of no downvotes, turns out they are unnecessary + they allow brigading. Also, discussion is peaceful without anybody being angry on being downvoted.

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    • Some users think SaidIt.net is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • SaidIt.net is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SaidIt.net is LightweightReddit is not according to our users
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    Steemit

     104 likes
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    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.

    116 Steemit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    awsomecat1234321
    Positive
    1

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

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    • Some users think Steemit is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • Steemit is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
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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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    Raddle

     22 likes
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    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.

    91 Raddle alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Comments about Raddle as an Alternative to Reddit
    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

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    • Some users think Raddle is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • 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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    Phuks

     22 likes
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    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

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    • Online
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    Comments about Phuks as an Alternative to Reddit
    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.
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    • Some users think Phuks is a great Reddit alternative, some don't.

    • Phuks is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Phuks is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
  8. Infinity for Reddit+ icon

    Infinity for Reddit+

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

    32 Infinity for Reddit+ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Top Negative Comment
    dessalines790
    9

    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
    4

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Infinity for Reddit+ is a legitimate Reddit alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Infinity for Reddit+ is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Reddit.

    • 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
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    PieFed

     11 likes
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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Mbin

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

    38 Mbin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Guest
    Positive
    1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Mbin is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mbin is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
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    Tildes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Comments about Tildes as an Alternative to Reddit
    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.

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    Negative
    1

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

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    • Most users think Tildes is a great Reddit alternative.

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

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Aether is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Reddit.

    • Aether is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Aether is Privacy focusedReddit is not according to our users
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    Stealth

     21 likes
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    Stealth provides features from Reddit, without the need for an account. In fact, the app doesn't even let you log in with a Reddit account.

    17 Stealth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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