lemmyBB vs Tildes
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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lemmyBB
Forum-style web front-end for the Lemmy backend
VS
Tildes
Non-profit community discussion platform
| Feature | lemmyBB | Tildes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Forums & Community |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 199 | ★ 1,000 |
| First released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Reddit, phpBB |
Why pick each one
Choose lemmyBB if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Tildes if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Active community (1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is lemmyBB or Tildes better?
Neither is universally better. Tildes has the larger community, while lemmyBB is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are lemmyBB and Tildes free and open-source?
Yes. lemmyBB is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tildes under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run lemmyBB and Tildes with Docker?
lemmyBB: yes. Tildes: check the project docs for container support.