Microblog.pub vs Pleroma
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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Microblog.pub
Self-hosted single-user microblog for the fediverse
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Pleroma
Lightweight fediverse microblogging server
| Feature | Microblog.pub | Pleroma |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Blogging Platforms | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Elixir |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,156 | ★ 2,200 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Twitter, Tumblr | Twitter, Tumblr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Microblog.pub or Pleroma better?
Neither is universally better. Pleroma has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Microblog.pub and Pleroma free and open-source?
Yes. Microblog.pub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Pleroma under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Microblog.pub and Pleroma with Docker?
Microblog.pub: yes. Pleroma: yes.