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Elgg vs Hubzilla: catalog facts
Elgg	Hubzilla
Free Free and open source.	Free Free open-source software you host yourself.
Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Granular access control for private networks and intranets Extensive plugin and theme system	Nomadic identity with clones and backups Built-in files, photos, calendar, webpages and wikis
Building a polished site often needs PHP development Requires a PHP and MySQL server	Many features make it more complex than simple microblogging servers Requires running your own web server
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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