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Self-hosted alternatives to Forem

50 self-hosted Social apps to use instead, best rated first.

Top picks

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    Pi-Hole

    Launch

    Network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, using DNS filtering and re-direction Pi-Hole can block ads on a whole network, so Smartphones and Game Consoles can benefit from it in addition to computers.

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    OpenVPN

    Launch

    OpenVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) system that implements techniques to create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It implements both client and server

    Self-hosted

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    NodeBB

    Launch

    Forum software built for the modern web. (Demo, Source Code) GPL-3.0 Nodejs/Docker

    Self-hosted

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    NetAlertX

    Launch

    Network intruder and presence detector. Scans for devices connected to your network and alerts you if new and unknown devices are found. (Source Code) GPL-3.0 Docker

    Self-hosted

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    The Lounge

    Launch

    The Lounge is a free, open-source, self-hosted web IRC client. Always connected, responsive on any device, with push notifications, file uploads, and multi-user support.

    Self-hosted

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    Nakama Dotnet

    Launch

    At Heroic Labs, we proudly present our comprehensive suite of products, meticulously designed to address the multifaceted demands of the contemporary gaming industry. Our cornerstone offerings—Nakama, Hiro, Satori, and Heroic Cloud—comprise

    Self-hosted

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Mosquitto

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Movim

Modern, federated social network based on XMPP

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AIRI

Self hosted, you-owned Grok Companion, a container of souls of waifu

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Orb Agent

Orb network observability agent, part of the NetBox ecosystem and developed…

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Colanode

Local-first collaboration platform combining real-time chat, rich text pages

Launch
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Scanopy

Discovers your network via SNMP, LLDP, and ARP

Launch
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WeeChat

The extensible command-line chat client. ![Freeware][Freeware Icon]

Launch
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Apprise

Apprise allows you to send a notification

Launch
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blocky

Fast and lightweight DNS proxy as ad-blocker for local network

Launch
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OpenMediaVault

Network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux

Launch
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Tinode

Instant messaging platform

Launch
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YunoHost

Install and maintain your own server with minimal technical knowledge

Launch
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phpBB

Flat-forum bulletin board software solution

Launch
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Fluxer

A free and open source instant messaging and VoIP chat app built for friends

Launch
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GoToSocial

ActivityPub federated social network server implementing the Mastodon client API

Launch
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OpenZiti

Fully-featured, zero trust, full mesh overlay network

Launch
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SimpleX Chat

The most private and secure chat and applications platform

Launch
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Redlib

An alternative private front-end to Reddit, with its origins in Libreddit

Launch
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Converse.js

XMPP chat client in your browser

Launch
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HumHub

Flexible kit for private social networks. (Source Code) AGPL-3.0 PHP

Launch
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Misago

Fully featured modern forum application that is fast, scalable and responsive

Launch
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WorkAdventure

Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit RPG video

Launch
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Organizr

HTPC/Homelab Services Organizer - Written in PHP

Launch
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Netboot.xyz

Your favorite operating systems in one place

Launch
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Tuwunel

High-performance and feature-rich chat server for Matrix

Launch
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RetroShare

Secured and decentralized communication system

Launch
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Talkyard

Create a community, where your users can suggest ideas

Launch
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Vernemq

A distributed MQTT message broker based on Erlang/OTP

Launch
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Databag

Federated, end-to-end encrypted messaging service for the web, iOS, and Android

Launch
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Spacebar

Discord-compatible chat, voice, and video app

Launch
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Openfire

Real time collaboration (RTC) server

Launch
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MyBB

Free, extensible forum software package

Launch
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Convos

Convos is the simplest way to use IRC in your browser

Launch
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Chatto

A fully-featured team and group chat application that you can easily selfhost

Launch
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OSSN

Social networking software

Launch
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Blocky

Fast and lightweight DNS proxy as ad-blocker for local network

Launch
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SIPCAPTURE Homer

Troubleshooting and monitoring VoIP calls

Launch
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Im Server

IM Chat, High-performance, scalable, self-hosted instant messaging server in Go

Launch
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BBS Go

A lightweight community and Q&A platform for forums, knowledge bases

Launch
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Stoat

Open source, user-first chat platform

Launch
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Pinkary.com

Create a landing page for all your links and connect

Launch
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Sharkord

Lightweight, self-hosted, open-source chat server

Launch
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Piik

Free, open-source screen sharing for private live streams with friends

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Wishlist

Wishlist application that you can share with your friends and family

Launch

About Forem

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Forem

Open source platform for building communities

Forem is an open source platform designed for building modern, independent, and safe communities. It powers DEV and various other online communities, providing a space for deep and nuanced discussions. Forems can be customized to be public or private, catering to both large and small communities.

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Price
Free
Made by
forem
Category
Social
Website
forem.com