About Pixelfed
Pixelfed is a decentralized, open-source social media platform focused on photo sharing. It operates within the Fediverse using ActivityPub, enabling users to host their own instances and interact across different servers. The project emphasizes user control, privacy, and community moderation, offering a federated alternative to centralized social networks.
Key features
- Decentralized, federated social network (ActivityPub)
- Photo-focused posts with likes, comments, and boosts
- Self-hosted options and multiple federated instances
- Open-source with active community and moderation tools
- Interoperability with other Fediverse platforms
- Lightweight, mobile-friendly clients
Why choose Pixelfed?
- Data ownership and control through self-hosting
- Federated interoperability across multiple instances
- Open-source, auditable code and community governance
- No single vendor controlling your network; resilience and privacy
Pricing
- Free to use; open-source software
- No official paid plans; hosting costs depend on the instance you run or use