Open Source Community & Social Tools
A curated collection of the best open source platforms and tools for building and managing online communities and social interactions..
Decentralized social networking in your control
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50,465Last commit
11 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
A free, open-source social media platform that puts users in charge of their data and connections
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Cultivate vibrant online communities with ease
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48,046Last commit
8 hours agoLicense
GPL-2.0
A powerful, customizable platform for building and managing online forums, fostering engaging discussions and collaborative spaces.
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Social media reimagined for community and connection
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18,364Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
MIT
A decentralized social network focused on fostering meaningful interactions and giving users control over their data and experience.
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Open-source Q&A platform for knowledge sharing
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15,708Last commit
13 days agoLicense
Apache-2.0
A versatile, community-driven Q&A platform that fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange within organizations and communities.
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Modern forum software for vibrant online communities
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16,441Last commit
24 days agoLicense
MIT
Lightweight, extensible forum platform with a sleek interface, powerful moderation tools, and seamless integration capabilities.
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Decentralized video platform for true digital freedom
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15,383Last commit
19 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Create your own video hosting platform with PeerTube - a free, open-source alternative to YouTube. Join 600,000+ videos across 1,000+ interconnected platforms without ads or tracking.
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Build your own federated discussion community
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14,659Last commit
12 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source forum and link aggregator that connects communities across the fediverse. Self-hosted, ad-free, with powerful moderation tools and federation.
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Ad-free photo sharing with privacy and federation
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7,134Last commit
18 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Decentralized photo sharing platform with chronological feeds, privacy controls, and ActivityPub federation. No ads, no algorithms, just authentic connections.
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Secure and elegant Matrix client for seamless conversations
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3,961Last commit
9 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Cinny offers a simple, elegant, and secure interface for Matrix-based conversations, protected by end-to-end encryption.
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Create, sell, and manage online courses with full control
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10 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source LMS for building and selling courses with a block-based editor, built-in payments, AI tools, analytics, and white-labeling. Self-host or use the cloud.
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Federated short videos without corporate control
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465Last commit
18 hours agoLicense
AGPL-3.0
Open-source, decentralized short-video platform that gives creators control. No ads, no lock-in, built on ActivityPub for true community ownership.
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Build lasting communities with modern forum technology
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346Last commit
1 day agoLicense
MPL-2.0
Create permanent, discoverable communities with modern forum features. Combines discussion, curation, and wiki functionality in one platform.
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Postiz – The All-in-One agentic social media scheduling tool
Postiz