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diaspora* vs Elgg
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| Fact | diaspora* | Elgg |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 14k | 1.7k |
| Latest | v0.9.1.0 | 7.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-07-28 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 323 days between releases | about 10 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Facebook. Alternatives to Facebook →
Partialdiaspora*Profiles and a stream where each post is shared with chosen groups of contacts, across federated pods.
PartialElggA framework for building a social network with profiles, groups, blogs and an activity stream.
diaspora*
diaspora*
✓ signed The latest release, v0.9.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Elgg
✓ signed The latest release, 7.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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