AsmBB vs Piped
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | AsmBB | Piped |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | EUPL-1.2 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Assembly | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 10,168 |
| First released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Replaces | — | YouTube |
Why pick each one
Choose AsmBB if…
- Released under the EUPL-1.2 license
- Written in Assembly
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Piped if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is AsmBB or Piped better?
Piped is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider AsmBB if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are AsmBB and Piped free and open-source?
Yes. AsmBB is licensed under EUPL-1.2 and Piped under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AsmBB and Piped with Docker?
AsmBB: check the project docs for container support. Piped: check the project docs for container support.