Communication - Social Networks and Forums

Mastodon

Decentralized social network. Federated microblogging with no ads, no algorithms, no data mining.

Discourse

Discourse is a free and open-source Internet forum software. Features include support for categorization and tagging of discussions, configurable access control as well as usability improvements recently popularized by large social networks, such as live updates, expanding link previews, infinite scrolling, and real-time notifications.

Lemmy

Open-source forum and link aggregator that connects communities across the fediverse. Self-hosted, ad-free, with powerful moderation tools and federation.

Pixelfed

Decentralized photo sharing platform with chronological feeds, privacy controls, and ActivityPub federation. No ads, no algorithms, just authentic connections.

Flarum

Lightweight, extensible forum platform with a sleek interface, powerful moderation tools, and seamless integration capabilities.

Remark42

Self-hosted, lightweight, and functional comment engine.

Movim

Movim centralizes all your communications in one place.

Misskey

Decentralized microblogging for community and sharing.

HumHub

Open Source Enterprise Social Network.

GoToSocial

Lightweight, customizable, safety-focused entryway into the Fediverse.

phpBB

Free and open-source forum software.

Talkyard

Create a Community for your Customers

Friendica

A decentralized social network platform.

MyBB

Free and open source forum software.

Scoold

Open source Q&A and forum platform.

Answer

NodeBB

Diaspora*

Isso

Redlib

Misago

Loomio

Artalk

Coral