Compare software

PieFedDiscourse
Free

Free to run yourself or to join an existing instance.

 Freemium

Self-hosting is free; hosted plans are paid and start with a free trial.

Web, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Compatible with Lemmy communities
  • Docker and standard install guides
  • Can be self-hosted from the public source code
  • Covers forums, voting on ideas and team chat in one place
  • Self-hosting requires maintaining a Python web application
  • Many open issues as the project grows
  • Self-hosting needs a server and ongoing maintenance
  • Hosted plans are paid after the trial
Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.