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Lemmy
Lemmy supports federated link sharing and discussion, with directories for servers, apps, and documentation.
About Lemmy
Lemmy is a decentralized discussion platform for communities, operating as part of the fediverse. It supports federated link sharing and threaded discussions, with public directories for available servers, third-party apps, and official documentation. Users control their experience via blocking and filtering tools, with no corporate tracking, advertising, or secret algorithms shaping their feed. The platform is self-hostable via Docker or Ansible, has low resource requirements that allow it to run on small hardware like a Raspberry Pi, and offers access via mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop, and web.
Key features
- Federated link sharing and threaded discussions
- Public directories for servers, apps, and documentation
- Extensive user blocking and feed filtering tools
- Self-hostable via Docker or Ansible
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Open API for third-party application development
Best for: Users and communities seeking a non-commercial, decentralized discussion platform without corporate tracking, advertising, or algorithmic feed control.
Good for
- No corporate control, advertising, or user tracking
- Low resource usage supports self-hosting on small hardware like Raspberry Pi
- Transparent moderation actions with publicly viewable mod logs
Lemmy at a glance
- Website
- join-lemmy.org
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Lemmy FAQ
Is Lemmy controlled by a corporation?
No, Lemmy is not controlled by any company and has no profit motive.
Can I self-host a Lemmy server?
Yes, you can deploy Lemmy via Docker or Ansible, and it runs on low-resource hardware like a Raspberry Pi.
Are there mobile apps available for Lemmy?
Yes, there are apps for iOS, Android, desktop, and web, and developers can build additional tools via the open API.
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