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Indie alternatives to Facebook Groups
4 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Facebook Groups does, 1 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted, iOS, Android |
| Circle | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Mighty Networks | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Skool | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
3. Mighty Networks
Community, courses and memberships platform
Mighty Networks lets creators and brands run communities, courses, events and paid memberships, including branded apps.
Paid · Web, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Facebook Groups?
Yes. 1 of the 4 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Discourse.
Is there an open-source alternative to Facebook Groups?
Discourse is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Facebook Groups?
Yes: Discourse can run on your own server.
What makes these alternatives to Facebook Groups “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Facebook Groups.
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