HumHub

Self-Hosted

Open-source social network platform for teams and communities

Overview

HumHub is a flexible open-source social network platform designed for internal team collaboration or public community spaces. It offers customizable profiles, activity streams, file sharing, group management, and integrated messaging. Deployable via Docker, LAMP stack, or cloud platforms, it supports extensions to add features like calendars or polls. With privacy controls, role-based access, and multilingual support, it adapts to corporate intranets, non-profits, or educational communities, ensuring data ownership through self-hosting.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  humhub:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: humhub
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Customizable community and group spaces
Real-time messaging & activity feeds
Extensible via plugins (calendars, polls)
Role-based access control & privacy settings

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is HumHub hard to install?

HumHub is easy to install with Docker (one-click deployments available) or traditional LAMP stack. Managed hosting options also exist for non-technical users, though manual setup may require basic knowledge of web servers and databases.

? Is it a good alternative to Slack or Microsoft Teams?

Yes—HumHub is an excellent alternative for teams prioritizing data ownership. Unlike Slack/Teams, it offers full customization and community-focused features (like public spaces) that suit organizations wanting to avoid third-party SaaS lock-in.

? Is HumHub completely free?

HumHub's core platform is open-source and 100% free to use, modify, and self-host. Premium plugins or managed hosting services may have costs, but all essential features (messaging, file sharing, group management) are free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Communication - Social Networks and Forums

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership (self-hosted)
⊕ Highly customizable with extensions
⊕ Supports both internal teams and public communities
⊕ Easy deployment (Docker, LAMP stack options)

Cons

⊖ Requires server maintenance for self-hosted setups
⊖ Initial setup may need basic web server knowledge
⊖ Advanced features often require plugin installation