Hubzilla vs Socialhome
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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Hubzilla
Decentralized identity and social platform
VS
Socialhome
Federated personal social home pages
| Feature | Hubzilla | Socialhome |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 380 | ★ 384 |
| First released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Google+ | Tumblr, Facebook |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hubzilla or Socialhome better?
Socialhome 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 Socialhome free and open-source?
Yes. Hubzilla is licensed under MIT and Socialhome under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hubzilla and Socialhome with Docker?
Hubzilla: yes. Socialhome: yes.