Social & Community
Discover a diverse range of independent social and community apps on The Indie Atlas. These tools foster connections, promote engagement, and enhance collaboration among users. Whether you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals or build a vibrant community, you'll find innovative solutions here.


MicroConf
The Original Community for Bootstrapped SaaS Founders


Ossn
Open Source Social Network Software

Scoold Pro
Questions

Ben Orenstein


Platform Engineering Labs
Florian Margaine
Field CTO at Upsun

PieFed
Open Source Federated Forum


Flarum
The extensible community framework
Chirpy
Open source & privacy-friendly Disqus alternate for your community


Known
social publishing for groups and individuals


PieFed
Explore Anything, Discuss Everything.

Mastodon
Decentralized social media

friendica
A Decentralized Social Network
Elgg.org
Introducing a powerful open source social networking engine


Open Food Network
NodeBB
Modern Forum Software


Misskey.io


pixelfed
LYRASIS


Nugget

Candy Japan
Japanese Candy Subscription
Alberto Bertogli

Yarn.social
The decentralised social micro-blogging platform that actually respects your privacy
Codidact
GoToSocial

List Index

Antville.org

Discourse
Where Tech Companies Build Communities


Coral by Vox Media
A better commenting experience


Thomas Hughes

Pleroma
Feeds Fun
Socialhome

IV Missed Connections

Supported Source
Supporting projects the world depends on.


Misago Project Forums

Samvera
a vibrant and welcoming community developing repository software tools


diaspora*
The online social world where you are in control

Chitchatter

FounderCafe
An online community of seasoned entrepreneurs... just like you.

Hubzilla
16 Years of Innovation | The Multi-Purpose Tool


OpenOlitor
CSAs einfacher organisieren
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of apps are included in the Social & Community category?+
This category features independent apps focused on social networking, community building, and user engagement.
Are these apps free to use?+
Many apps in this category offer free versions, while others may have premium features available for purchase.
How do I find the right app for my community needs?+
Browse through the listings, read descriptions, and check user reviews to find an app that best fits your community goals.
Can I suggest an app for this category?+
Yes! We welcome suggestions for independent apps that align with our focus on community and social engagement.


