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.