The Best 38 Open Source Social Network ( OSSN ) Alternatives

  • Gnu Social icon

    Gnu Social

    gnu social is a continuation of the statusnet project. it is social communication software for both public and private communications. it is widely supported and has a large userbase.

    Free Open Source Self-Hosted

    Ad free Decentralized
  • HumHub icon

    HumHub

    HumHub is a free social network software and framework built to give you the tools to make teamwork easy and successful. It's lightweight, powerful and comes with an user-friendly interface.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD Web Self-Hosted

    Real time collaboration Team Collaboration
  • BuddyPress icon

    BuddyPress

    Social networking in a box. Build a social network for your company, school, sports team or niche community all based on the power and flexibility of WordPress.

    Free Open Source Self-Hosted Wordpress

  • Libertree icon

    Libertree

    Libertree is free, libre, open-source software which is intended to provide a way for people to create their own social network.

    Free Open Source Self-Hosted

  • Elgg icon

    Elgg

    Elgg is a leading open source social networking engine which can be used to power your social network.

    Free Open Source Web Self-Hosted

  • Noosfero icon

    Noosfero

    Noosfero is a web platform for social networks with blog, e-Porfolios, RSS, thematic discussion and events agenda in the same system. Get to know, use it, participate and contribute to this free software project.

    Free Open Source Mac OS X Windows Linux JavaScript

  • MeWe icon

    MeWe

    Used to be called Sgrouples, now its MeWe offered by the company Sgrouples Inc. On its homepage their motto is "The World's Private Communication Network" and "Join the privacy revolution".

    Free Android iPhone Web

  • EasySocial icon

    EasySocial

    Social Network For Joomla to grow your communities with the least time.

    Commercial Web Joomla

  • JomSocial icon

    JomSocial

    The award-winning Open Source Community software for Joomla. JomSocial is a powerful social networking software, loaded with plenty of social network features to empower...

    Free Open Source Web Self-Hosted Joomla

  • ADZbuzz icon

    ADZbuzz

    ADZbuzz is a social network that rewards Publishers and regular members. The company aims to solve the ad blocking issue for publishers.

    Free Android Web

  • SocialBook icon

    SocialBook

    SocialBook is a great alternative to other social websites. Also has a built in calender, Private messaging and more so join for free! SocialBook is also a startup and a...

    Free Web

  • SocialNumber icon

    SocialNumber

    Social Number is the first ever anonymous social networking website which gives you the leverage to express yourself freely. It allows the users to interact with the...

    Free Web

  • Qwerby Stories icon

    Qwerby Stories

    Qwerby Stories is a social network where users can post stories and blog posts. Users are encouraged to write and connect with other users.

    Free Web

  • CircleCare icon

    CircleCare

    What does it do? CircleCare is a app for sharing, supporting and inspiring families by increasing engagement.

    Free Android iPhone