Friendica 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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Friendica
Decentralized social network with broad federation
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Libervia
Multi-frontend XMPP communication ecosystem
| Feature | Friendica | Libervia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,680 | ★ 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 Friendica or Libervia better?
Friendica is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Libervia if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Friendica and Libervia free and open-source?
Yes. Friendica is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Libervia under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Friendica and Libervia with Docker?
Friendica: yes. Libervia: check the project docs for container support.