Bridgy Fed vs pump.io
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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Bridgy Fed
Bridge connecting IndieWeb sites to the fediverse
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pump.io
Streams server for the social web
| Feature | Bridgy Fed | pump.io |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | Unlicense | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,229 | ★ 2,239 |
| First released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Replaces |
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
Choose pump.io if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgy Fed or pump.io better?
pump.io is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Bridgy Fed if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bridgy Fed and pump.io free and open-source?
Yes. Bridgy Fed is licensed under Unlicense and pump.io under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bridgy Fed and pump.io with Docker?
Bridgy Fed: check the project docs for container support. pump.io: check the project docs for container support.