Loops vs Peachpub
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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Loops
Federated short video sharing platform
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Peachpub
Secure Scuttlebutt pub with a web interface for pub management
| Feature | Loops | Peachpub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Chat & Communication |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | MIT |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 350 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 437 | — |
| First released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Instagram, TikTok, YouTube | Facebook, Instagram |
Why pick each one
Choose Loops if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 350 MB RAM
Choose Peachpub if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Loops or Peachpub better?
Neither is universally better. Loops has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Loops and Peachpub free and open-source?
Yes. Loops is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Peachpub under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Loops and Peachpub with Docker?
Loops: check the project docs for container support. Peachpub: check the project docs for container support.