2 self-hosted X alternatives

X is a popular proprietary tool in the social networks space. These open-source apps let you replace X with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted X alternatives

Mastodon

Social Networks

Decentralized open-source microblogging server

Replaces Twitter, X

★ 50.2k Hard setup AGPL-3.0

Nitter

Social Networks

Alternative front-end for Twitter that respects your privacy

Replaces X

★ 13.4k Easy setup AGPL-3.0-only

Compare X alternatives

Mastodon vs Nitter

Switching from X

Moving off X 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.