HumHub replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installUse HumHub's paid hosted service, or install the Community Edition PHP package on a web server with MySQL/MariaDB
dataProfiles, spaces, posts, and configuration live in the HumHub SQL database; uploaded files live under the instance's uploads directory or configured storage.
setupThe free route needs a PHP server, database, web-server configuration, cron jobs, mail delivery, backups, and upgrades before the first member joins.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Spaces, profiles, streams and events on your server; payments and courses are not hiding in a submenu.
the catchHumHub supplies spaces, profiles, streams, and events, but server administration and weaker mobile polish are the cost, while courses and payments usually require separate or premium modules.
the verdict →all Bettermode alternatives →
A self-owned private social network with spaces, profiles and activity streams; mobile polish is the tax.
the catchHumHub provides spaces, profiles, streams, and events under your control, but operating the server and accepting weaker mobile polish are significant downgrades from Geneva's managed apps.
the verdict →all Geneva alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $588/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
