Invidious 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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Invidious
Alternative front-end to YouTube
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ActivityPub for WordPress
Turn a WordPress blog into a fediverse actor
| Feature | Invidious | ActivityPub for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | GPL-3.0-only | MIT |
| Language | Crystal | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 22,442 | ★ 576 |
| First released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Replaces | YouTube | Twitter, Medium |
Why pick each one
Choose Invidious if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-only license
- Mature project with 22.4k GitHub stars
- Written in Crystal
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
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 Invidious or ActivityPub for WordPress better?
Neither is universally better. Invidious 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 Invidious and ActivityPub for WordPress free and open-source?
Yes. Invidious is licensed under GPL-3.0-only and ActivityPub for WordPress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Invidious and ActivityPub for WordPress with Docker?
Invidious: check the project docs for container support. ActivityPub for WordPress: check the project docs for container support.