- GitHub stars
- 14,625
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 1.0.0-beta.2
11 September 2026 - Last commit
- 9 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Rust
Commits per month, last 12 months
310 commits
Replaces
Paid products Lemmy can stand in for.
How to self-host Lemmy
Lemmy runs on Docker and Rust. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Lemmy free?
Yes. Lemmy is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Lemmy?
Yes. Lemmy runs on Docker and Rust. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Lemmy replace?
People use Lemmy instead of Reddit.
Is Lemmy still maintained?
The last change to Lemmy's code was on 9 October 2026, with 310 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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