Socialhome

Self-Hosted

Federated open-source social network for decentralized online presence

Overview

Socialhome is a federated, open-source social network that connects to the Fediverse via ActivityPub. It lets you create customizable profile pages, share markdown-rich posts, organize content into collections, and interact with users on Mastodon, Pleroma, and other decentralized platforms. Deployable via Docker (simplified setup) or manual installation, it gives full control over your data. Ideal for users seeking an alternative to centralized social networks with privacy and interoperability at its core.

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:
  socialhome:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: socialhome
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Federated via ActivityPub (interoperable with Fediverse platforms)
Customizable profile pages and content collections
Markdown support for rich text posts
Self-hostable via Docker or manual setup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Socialhome hard to install?

Socialhome is easy to install using Docker, which automates most setup steps. Manual installation requires configuring Python, PostgreSQL, and web servers, but official documentation provides detailed guides for both methods—making it accessible for users with basic technical skills.

? Is Socialhome a good alternative to Facebook?

Yes! It offers core social features (profile pages, following, content sharing) but with decentralized control. Unlike Facebook, your data stays on your instance, and you can interact with users across the Fediverse. It’s ideal for privacy-focused users, though it has a smaller community.

? Is Socialhome completely free?

Socialhome is 100% free and open source. There are no paid tiers or hidden costs. You only pay for server hosting if you choose to self-host; using public instances (run by others) is free of charge.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Communication - Social Networks and Forums

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control through self-hosting
⊕ Interoperable with Mastodon, Pleroma, and other Fediverse apps
⊕ No subscription fees (100% open source)

Cons

⊖ Requires server infrastructure to host your instance
⊖ Some technical knowledge needed for setup/maintenance
⊖ Smaller user base compared to centralized social networks