Social Networks
In our Communications category, discover a variety of self-hosted tools designed to enhance communication. Ideal for personal use and remote teams, this category is your go-to source for fostering seamless communication across various platforms.
Projects

Mastodon
Social networking platform back in your hands, empowering users with a decentralized, customizable, and community-oriented experience.
Pixelfed
Pixelfed is a photo-sharing platform focused on privacy and social networking, providing users with a seamless and ad-free experience.
Discourse
A powerful platform for community discussion, providing a modern forum experience with dynamic features and seamless user interaction.
NodeBB
NodeBB is a modern, fast, and extensible forum software platform that allows you to build interactive and engaging online communities.
Misskey
Misskey is a decentralized social platform offering rich features for sharing, communication, and collaboration in a vibrant community.
HumHub
HumHub is a flexible social networking platform designed to boost team communication and collaboration in a customizable environment.
Lemmy
Lemmy is a federated link aggregation and discussion platform, offering community-based content curation and interaction.
PhpBB
A versatile, feature-rich forum software that enables seamless online community building with an intuitive interface and robust security.
Flarum
Flarum is a lightweight, fast, and customizable forum software designed to help communities thrive with ease of use and flexibility.
Apache Answer
Answer is a versatile tool for building real-time analytical applications, enabling users to explore and visualize complex data effortlessly.
Misago
Misago is a modern, feature-rich forum software designed for scalability and effective online community management.
Diaspora
Diaspora is a privacy-focused social network where users own their data, offering decentralized communication and community interaction.
Talkyard
Community discussion platform mixing forum threads, question and answer topics, chat channels, idea voting, and embeddable blog comments.