Open Source X Alternatives

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  1. 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...

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    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Seppo icon

    Seppo

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    Publish short texts and links, and socialise in the Social Web (a.k.a. the Fediverse).

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    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Bonfire Networks icon

    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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    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. Calckey icon

    Calckey

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    Calckey is based off of Misskey, a powerful microblogging server on ActivityPub with features such as emoji reactions, a customizable web UI, rich chatting, and much more!

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    • Self-Hosted
     
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