Glitch-soc vs ActivityPub for WordPress
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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Glitch-soc
Community-maintained Mastodon fork with extra features
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ActivityPub for WordPress
Turn a WordPress blog into a fediverse actor
| Feature | Glitch-soc | ActivityPub for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 801 | ★ 576 |
| First released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Twitter, Mastodon | Twitter, Medium |
Why pick each one
Choose Glitch-soc if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
Choose ActivityPub for WordPress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Glitch-soc or ActivityPub for WordPress better?
Neither is universally better. Glitch-soc has the larger community, while ActivityPub for WordPress is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Glitch-soc and ActivityPub for WordPress free and open-source?
Yes. Glitch-soc is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and ActivityPub for WordPress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Glitch-soc and ActivityPub for WordPress with Docker?
Glitch-soc: yes. ActivityPub for WordPress: check the project docs for container support.