PieFed

Open-source federated forum for the fediverse

About PieFed

PieFed is a federated, open-source link aggregator and forum platform for the fediverse, built on the ActivityPub protocol. You can join an existing instance or self-host your own community, with no ads, no tracking and no engagement algorithms shaping your feed. Written in Python and AGPL licensed, it suits people and communities that want a Reddit-style experience under their own control and values.

PieFed website preview

Live preview of join.piefed.social via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

PieFed: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers fediverse, forums, activitypub, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 565 tools in the Communication & Collaboration category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

PieFed pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	join.piefed.social

PieFed key facts

Category: Communication & Collaboration
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: fediverse, forums, activitypub, open source
Official site: join.piefed.social

PieFed FAQ

How much does PieFed cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (join.piefed.social).

What is PieFed used for?

Open-source federated forum for the fediverse Its focus areas in the Communication & Collaboration category: fediverse, forums, activitypub, open source.

Where can I try PieFed?

On its official site, join.piefed.social — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

PieFed vs alternatives

	PieFed	Akkoma	diaspora*	Discourse
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	fediverse, forums, activitypub, open source	fediverse, activitypub, microblogging, self hosted, open source	social network, decentralized, fediverse, open source	forums, community, open source, support
Official site	join.piefed.social	akkoma.social	diasporafoundation.org	discourse.org
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Communication & Collaboration category

Chat, video meetings, and messaging apps that keep teams connected. The Communication & Collaboration category on Tools Hub currently lists 565 tools. Alongside PieFed, it includes üWave, b1gMail, The Lounge, iRedMail.

FreeCommunication & Collaborationfediverseforumsactivitypubopen-source

Alternatives to PieFed

Tools in the same Communication & Collaboration category that share focus areas with PieFed — worth comparing before you commit:

Communication & Collaboration

Akkoma

Magically expressive federated social media server software

Freefediverseactivitypubmicrobloggingself-hosted

Communication & Collaboration

diaspora*

Decentralized social network where you own your data.

Freesocial-networkdecentralizedfediverseopen-source

Communication & Collaboration

Discourse

Open-source platform for community discussions.

Freemiumforumscommunityopen-sourcesupport

Communication & Collaboration

Ech0

Open-source, self-hosted lightweight publishing for personal ideas

Freemicroblogself-hostedopen-sourceactivitypub

Communication & Collaboration

Flarum

Delightfully simple forum platform focused on speed and extensibility

Freeforumscommunityopen-source

Communication & Collaboration

Friendica

A decentralized social network that connects you across the Fediverse

Freesocial-networkfediversedecentralizedactivitypub

More in Communication & Collaboration

Comparing tools in the Communication & Collaboration category? These related listings are worth a look: üWave — Self-hosted collaborative listening platform for songs and videos; b1gMail — Self-hosted webmail solution that runs on ordinary PHP webspace; The Lounge — Modern self-hosted web IRC client that keeps you always connected.