Catalog
Explore and compare curated open-source alternatives. Filter by platform, licensing, or deployment mode to find your perfect fit.
12 tools found
Hey
Hey is a decentralized social web client for Lens Protocol that replaces centralized microblogging on X with portable on-chain identities and open data.
29.4kWeb2mo ago
GPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
Forem
Forem is an open-source community platform replacing Bettermode with self-hosted discussions, Markdown publishing, and zero member fees.
22.8kLinuxmacOSDockertoday
AGPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
Bluesky
Open-source microblogging client and AT Protocol network featuring custom domain handles, open firehose APIs, and user-selected feeds.
18.4ktoday
MITForums & Discussions
Apache Answer
Apache Answer replaces proprietary forums like vBulletin with a self-hosted, tag-based Q&A platform featuring accepted answers and plugin connectors.
15.7kDockerLinuxtoday
Apache-2.0Forums & Discussions
Misago
Misago is an open-source forum engine built on Python and React, providing a self-hosted, lightweight alternative to Bettermode with zero seat fees.
2.8kLinuxmacOSDocker3d ago
GPL-2.0Forums & Discussions
Loomio
Loomio is a self-hosted, AGPL-3.0 decision-making tool with proposals, consent voting and outcome records for boards, co-ops and unions.
2.6kLinuxmacOSDockertoday
AGPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
EasyPThe modern standard for Protobuf workflows
Lint, codegen, breaking-change checks and dependency management in one Git-native CLI. Open source, no registry lock-in.
lintgeneratebreakingeasyp.lock
easyp.tech
LearnHouse
LearnHouse is a self-hosted alternative to Teachable and Thinkific, offering open-source course creation, code execution, and whiteboards via Docker.
2.4kDockerLinuxtoday
AGPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
Talkyard
Talkyard is a self-hosted community platform combining forum discussions, StackOverflow-style Q&A, and blog comments into a single Docker stack.
1.8kLinuxDockerWeb4mo ago
AGPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
Loops
Loops is an open-source, federated short-video platform built on ActivityPub that lets teams publish vertical video feeds without corporate lock-in.
465Webtoday
AGPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
Valour
Open-source community platform pairing chat, forums, and wikis with a multi-window workspace as a self-hosted alternative to Discord.
400Web2d ago
AGPL-3.0Forums & Discussions
Storyden
Storyden is an open-source forum and wiki alternative to Circle, combining Go-powered discussions and markdown docs in a lightweight Docker container.
346Webtoday
MPL-2.0Forums & Discussions
bbPress
bbPress replaces hosted community platforms like Bettermode with a self-hosted WordPress forum engine that uses your native user database.
50LinuxmacOSWindowstoday
GPL-2.0Forums & Discussions