Best Self-Hosted Social Networking in 2026
Open-source platforms for microblogging and short-form social sharing.
The top-rated pick is textlog with 98 GitHub stars.
2 self-hosted social networking — ranked by GitHub stars.Browse all
textlog
A small, open-source microblogging platform for short notes, following people and hashtags, without engagement tricks.
Alternative to: 
Twitter
Twitter
Bowrd
Open-source visual bookmarking: save images to boards, follow Fediverse accounts, and share collections — no ads, no algorithm.
Alternative to: 
Pinterest
PinterestWhy self-host?
Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.