Open Source Social Networking Tools
A curated collection of the best open source platforms for social interaction and content sharing..
Decentralized social networking in your control
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50,440Last commit
12 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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Social media reimagined for community and connection
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18,351Last commit
10 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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Decentralized video platform for true digital freedom
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15,361Last commit
8 days 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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14,644Last commit
11 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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7,129Last commit
1 day 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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3,944Last commit
3 days 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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Federated short videos without corporate control
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461Last commit
20 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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Stellar Hosted – Managed Open Source software hosting in the EU: secure, compliant, fast.
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