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Lemmy

A selfhosted social link aggregation and discussion platform.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-04

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
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Hosting Model
Self-host (your server)
Platforms
webself-hosteddocker to self-host
Installation
Clone https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
The Catch / Trade-off
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Reddit Premium.

Replaces 1 paid app

up to $6/mo ($72/yr) in subscriptions

Lemmy FAQ

Common questions

Is Lemmy free and open source?+

Lemmy is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81 that runs on self-host. A selfhosted social link aggregation and discussion platform.

What paid software does Lemmy replace?+

Lemmy serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Reddit Premium, saving up to $6/month ($72/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Lemmy?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.

What is the catch or trade-off with Lemmy?+

Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Reddit Premium.