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Frontpage vs PieFed: catalog facts
Frontpage	PieFed
Best for: Bluesky and AT Protocol users who want to share and discuss links	Best for: Communities wanting a Reddit-style forum that federates with Lemmy
Free No paid plans are mentioned on the site.	Free Free to run yourself or to join an existing instance.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Uses AT Protocol identities such as Bluesky handles Simple link-and-comment format All 3 strengths for Frontpage Uses AT Protocol identities such as Bluesky handles Simple link-and-comment format Readable without an account	Compatible with Lemmy communities Docker and standard install guides All 4 strengths for PieFed Compatible with Lemmy communities Docker and standard install guides Actively developed with frequent releases Flagship instance available without self-hosting
Small community with low comment activity Web only	Self-hosting requires maintaining a Python web application Many open issues as the project grows
Web application	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Frontpage frontpage.fyi Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for PieFed join.piefed.social Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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