Hubzilla vs Movim
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Hubzilla | Movim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Matrix & XMPP |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 380 | ★ 2,038 |
| First released | 2015 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Google+ | Facebook, Slack |
Why pick each one
Choose Movim if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Hubzilla or Movim better?
Movim is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Hubzilla if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Hubzilla and Movim free and open-source?
Yes. Hubzilla is licensed under MIT and Movim under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hubzilla and Movim with Docker?
Hubzilla: yes. Movim: yes.