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

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