Bridgy 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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Feature Bridgy Lemmy Category Social Networks Social Networks License CC0-1.0 AGPL-3.0 Language Python Rust Setup difficulty Hard Medium Min. RAM 256 MB 512 MB Deployment source docker, bare-metal, source GitHub stars ★ 836 ★ 14,538 First released 2013 2019 Replaces Disqus, Hosted social embeds Reddit
Why pick each one
Choose Bridgy if… Released under the CC0-1.0 license Written in Python Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM Bridgy details Choose Lemmy if… Reddit-like experience Efficient resource use Lemmy details
Frequently asked questions Is Bridgy or Lemmy better? Lemmy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Bridgy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bridgy and Lemmy free and open-source? Yes. Bridgy is licensed under CC0-1.0 and Lemmy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bridgy and Lemmy with Docker? Bridgy: check the project docs for container support. Lemmy: yes.