Friendiqa Hub vs Lemmy

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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FeatureFriendiqa HubLemmy
CategorySocial NetworksSocial Networks
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonRust
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, bare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 130★ 14,538
First released20192019
ReplacesInstagram, FlickrReddit

Why pick each one

Choose Friendiqa Hub if…

  • Image-first fediverse app
  • Lightweight
Friendiqa Hub details

Choose Lemmy if…

  • Reddit-like experience
  • Efficient resource use
Lemmy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendiqa Hub or Lemmy better?

Neither is universally better. Lemmy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Friendiqa Hub and Lemmy free and open-source?

Yes. Friendiqa Hub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Lemmy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Friendiqa Hub and Lemmy with Docker?

Friendiqa Hub: yes. Lemmy: yes.

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