Akkoma vs Bridgy Fed
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Akkoma
Feature-rich fediverse server forked from Pleroma
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Bridgy Fed
Bridge connecting IndieWeb sites to the fediverse
| Feature | Akkoma | Bridgy Fed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Language | Elixir | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 1,229 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Twitter, Tumblr |
Why pick each one
Choose Bridgy Fed if…
- Released under the Unlicense license
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Akkoma or Bridgy Fed better?
Neither is universally better. Bridgy Fed has the larger community, while Akkoma is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Akkoma and Bridgy Fed free and open-source?
Yes. Akkoma is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Bridgy Fed under Unlicense. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Akkoma and Bridgy Fed with Docker?
Akkoma: yes. Bridgy Fed: check the project docs for container support.