Campfire vs Mixpost Pro
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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Campfire
Self-hosted chat for teams
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Mixpost Pro
Self-hosted social media management. Schedule and organize your social
| Feature | Campfire | Mixpost Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | free | free |
| Language | Ruby | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,471 | ★ 3,496 |
| First released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Campfire if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
Choose Mixpost Pro if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Campfire or Mixpost Pro better?
Neither is universally better. Campfire has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Campfire and Mixpost Pro free and open-source?
Yes. Campfire is licensed under free and Mixpost Pro under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Campfire and Mixpost Pro with Docker?
Campfire: yes. Mixpost Pro: yes.