Fizzy vs WriteFreely
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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Fizzy
Kanban as it should be. Not as it has been
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WriteFreely
Minimalist federated blogging platform
| Feature | Fizzy | WriteFreely |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | free | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,038 | ★ 5,216 |
| First released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Medium, Tumblr |
Why pick each one
Choose Fizzy if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Mature project with 8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Fizzy or WriteFreely better?
Neither is universally better. Fizzy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Fizzy and WriteFreely free and open-source?
Yes. Fizzy is licensed under free and WriteFreely under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Fizzy and WriteFreely with Docker?
Fizzy: yes. WriteFreely: yes.