Peachpub vs Zap
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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Peachpub
Secure Scuttlebutt pub with a web interface for pub management
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Zap
Decentralized social network with nomadic identity
| Feature | Peachpub | Zap |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Social Networks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 50 |
| First released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Instagram | Facebook, Twitter |
Why pick each one
Choose Peachpub if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Zap if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Peachpub or Zap better?
Neither is universally better. Zap 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 Peachpub and Zap free and open-source?
Yes. Peachpub is licensed under MIT and Zap under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Peachpub and Zap with Docker?
Peachpub: check the project docs for container support. Zap: check the project docs for container support.