Osada 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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Osada
ActivityPub social server with nomadic features
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Peachpub
Secure Scuttlebutt pub with a web interface for pub management
| Feature | Osada | Peachpub |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20 | — |
| First released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Twitter | Facebook, Instagram |
Why pick each one
Choose Osada if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Peachpub if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Osada or Peachpub better?
Neither is universally better. Osada has the larger community, while Peachpub is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Osada and Peachpub free and open-source?
Yes. Osada is licensed under MIT and Peachpub under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Osada and Peachpub with Docker?
Osada: check the project docs for container support. Peachpub: check the project docs for container support.