Self-hosted alternatives to Plura (formerly Bloom Community)
50 self-hosted Social apps to use instead, best rated first.
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Pi-Hole
LaunchNetwork-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.
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
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OpenVPN
LaunchOpenVPN 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
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
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NodeBB
LaunchNodeBB is forum software for the modern web, built on Node.js and designed to be mobile-ready and easy to use. You can run it yourself from the GPL-3.0 source on a server or with Docker, or pay for hosting on a plan that handles setup, back
Open sourceSelf-hosted
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NetAlertX
LaunchNetAlertX is a network intruder and presence detector. It scans your network for devices that are connected and alerts you when a new or unknown device appears. Scans can be scheduled or run ad hoc, and they report new devices, changes in p
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
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The Lounge
LaunchThe 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.
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
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Nakama Dotnet
LaunchAt 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
FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
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About Plura (formerly Bloom Community)

Plura (formerly Bloom Community)
The social app for edge-of-culture communities
Plura (formerly Bloom Community) is a YCombinator backed startup based in Oakland, CA on a mission to use software to bring people together. Plura is a social and dating community that helps you meet new friends and partners organically through shared events and experiences. We partner with local event producers to help you connect and chat with other attendees before and after events.
- Made by
- Plura (formerly Bloom Community)
- Category
- Social
- Website
- heyplura.com

