HumHub

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Country: Germany (DE)
Founded: 2014
Developer: HumHub GmbH & Co. KG
Pricing: Free (open-source) with paid enterprise modules and hosting
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Linux, Web, Android

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Overview

HumHub is an open-source social network software for creating customizable intranet and community platforms. It supports spaces for collaboration, user profiles, direct messaging, file sharing, wikis, calendars, and events. Used by municipalities, educational institutions, associations, SMEs, and corporations for internal communication and project management.

Key Features

Spaces - Create dedicated rooms for groups with permissions, posts, comments, and collaboration tools.
User Profiles - Individual profiles with posts, followers, connections, and customizable fields.
Messaging - Direct messages and group chats between users.
File Sharing - Upload, share, and manage files within spaces or profiles.
Modules - Extend functionality with over 70 modules like Wiki, News, Polls, and OnlyOffice.
Calendars and Events - Plan events and manage schedules within the platform.
Activity Stream - Central feed aggregating posts, comments, and notifications.
Multi-language Support - Available in over 30 languages.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Community Edition	Free	Self-hosted open-source version with core features and community modules.
Enterprise	Paid (contact for quote)	Premium modules, professional support, and advanced features like SAML SSO and LDAP.
Cloud Hosting	From €19/month	Managed hosting with automatic updates and backups (via partners like Elestio).

Platforms & Requirements

Self-hosted on Linux servers using PHP and Yii framework; web-based access via modern browsers. Android app available on Google Play for mobile access. No native iOS app or desktop client; requires server with PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.7+, and sufficient resources for user scale.

Integrations & Ecosystem

LDAP
SAML SSO
OnlyOffice Connector
Files module
Wiki
Messenger
News Module
Custom Pages

Alternatives

App	Difference
Discourse	Focuses on discussion forums with stronger moderation tools but less emphasis on social intranet features.
Mattermost	Slack-like team chat with self-hosting, lacks comprehensive social networking and spaces.
Zulip	Threaded messaging for teams, more chat-oriented without full profile and wiki capabilities.
Flarum	Lightweight forum software, simpler than HumHub's full social intranet platform.

Reputation

HumHub is regarded as a flexible open-source alternative for enterprise social networking, praised for modularity and suitability for organizations like schools and municipalities. Users appreciate its extensibility but note a learning curve for setup and customization. Community support is active via GitHub and forums, with occasional reports of bugs in newer releases.

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