Bridgy Fed vs Microblog.pub
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bridgy Fed
Bridge connecting IndieWeb sites to the fediverse
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Microblog.pub
Self-hosted single-user microblog for the fediverse
| Feature | Bridgy Fed | Microblog.pub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Blogging Platforms |
| License | Unlicense | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,229 | ★ 1,156 |
| First released | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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 Bridgy Fed or Microblog.pub better?
Neither is universally better. Bridgy Fed has the larger community, while Microblog.pub is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bridgy Fed and Microblog.pub free and open-source?
Yes. Bridgy Fed is licensed under Unlicense and Microblog.pub under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bridgy Fed and Microblog.pub with Docker?
Bridgy Fed: check the project docs for container support. Microblog.pub: yes.