Misskey
Free federated microblogging platform for decentralized social networking
Misskey is a completely free, open-source microblogging platform that federates across the fediverse via ActivityPub, offering self‑hosted communities with customizable Docker deployments and active community support.
Overview
Highlights
Pros
- No licensing cost – completely free
- Decentralized architecture protects data sovereignty
- Extensible via plugins and themes
- Robust community support and tooling
Considerations
- Self‑hosting requires server administration skills
- Smaller user base compared to mainstream networks
- Manual updates and maintenance are the host’s responsibility
- Feature set may lag behind larger commercial platforms
Fit guide
Great for
- Tech‑savvy communities wanting full control over their data
- Developers looking to build on an open‑source fediverse platform
- Organizations needing a private, self‑hosted microblog
- Users who value interoperability with other ActivityPub services
Not ideal when
- Non‑technical users seeking a ready‑made hosted service
- Businesses requiring enterprise‑grade SLA and support
- Groups that need instant large‑scale audience reach
- Environments where regular server maintenance is not feasible
How teams use it
Community launches its own instance
Provides a private, federated space for members to discuss and share content while remaining interoperable with the fediverse.
Developer creates custom theme and plugins
Delivers a tailored UI and feature set that matches the community’s branding and functional requirements.
Academic group shares research updates
Enables cross‑platform visibility of publications and announcements across other ActivityPub services.
Small organization hosts internal announcements
Offers a secure, self‑hosted microblog for staff communication without relying on third‑party platforms.
Tech snapshot
Frequently asked questions
What is Misskey?
Misskey is a free, open‑source microblogging platform that federates across the fediverse using ActivityPub.
How can I run Misskey?
You can self‑host Misskey via Docker or follow the installation guides available on the official website.
Is Misskey free to use?
Yes, Misskey is free forever under the AGPL‑3.0 license.
Can Misskey interact with other fediverse services?
Yes, it fully supports ActivityPub federation, allowing communication with other compatible platforms.
Where can I get support for Misskey?
Support is available through the community Discord, official documentation, and GitHub issue tracker.
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