Enafore 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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Enafore
Fediverse client with better support for Akkoma, glitch-soc, and
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Lemmy
Federated link aggregator and forum
| Feature | Enafore | Lemmy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 100 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 94 | ★ 14,538 |
| First released | 2025 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Elk, Masto-FE, Phanpy |
Why pick each one
Choose Enafore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-only license
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 100 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Enafore or Lemmy better?
Neither is universally better. Lemmy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Enafore and Lemmy free and open-source?
Yes. Enafore is licensed under AGPL-3.0-only and Lemmy under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Enafore and Lemmy with Docker?
Enafore: check the project docs for container support. Lemmy: yes.