Gathio vs Piped
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Gathio | Piped |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | JavaScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 456 | ★ 10,168 |
| First released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Facebook Events, Eventbrite | YouTube |
Why pick each one
Choose Gathio if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Piped if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 10.2k GitHub stars
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is Gathio or Piped better?
Neither is universally better. Piped has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Gathio and Piped free and open-source?
Yes. Gathio is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Piped under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gathio and Piped with Docker?
Gathio: yes. Piped: check the project docs for container support.