diaspora* vs Libervia
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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diaspora*
Privacy-focused decentralized social network
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Libervia
Multi-frontend XMPP communication ecosystem
| Feature | diaspora* | Libervia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,656 | ★ 50 |
| First released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Twitter | Slack, Facebook |
Why pick each one
Choose Libervia if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is diaspora* or Libervia better?
Neither is universally better. diaspora* has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are diaspora* and Libervia free and open-source?
Yes. diaspora* is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Libervia under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run diaspora* and Libervia with Docker?
diaspora*: yes. Libervia: check the project docs for container support.