Friendiqa Hub vs Loops
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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Friendiqa Hub
Federated photo gallery and social timeline
VS
Loops
Federated short video sharing platform
| Feature | Friendiqa Hub | Loops |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 350 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 437 |
| First released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Instagram, Flickr | Instagram, TikTok, YouTube |
Why pick each one
Choose Loops if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 350 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Friendiqa Hub or Loops better?
Neither is universally better. Loops has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Friendiqa Hub and Loops free and open-source?
Yes. Friendiqa Hub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Loops under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Friendiqa Hub and Loops with Docker?
Friendiqa Hub: yes. Loops: check the project docs for container support.