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16 self-hosted Reddit alternatives

Reddit is the largest community-discussion platform, organized into topic-based 'subreddits'. These open-source apps let you replace Reddit with software you host and control yourself.

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Switching from Reddit

Moving off Reddit means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.

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