OSSN

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Open Source Social Network (OSSN) is a free PHP social network script for building self-hosted community sites with profiles, timelines, groups, messaging, notifications, and media sharing. The project emphasizes data sovereignty, REST APIs, themes and components, and optional commercial hosting or marketplace add-ons.

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Official website

Category: Social Network
Free access: Homepage advertises 100% free forever, self-hosted open source software with a free core installer download.
API access: Site highlights production-ready REST APIs and developer documentation for extending OSSN.

Is OSSN right for you?

A good fit for

Builders who want a Facebook-style self-hosted social network they control without SaaS platform fees.

Before you choose

Premium marketplace add-ons exist separately; core installer remains free but advanced components may be paid third-party plugins.

Build your own network

OSSN offers a free PHP social network platform with community features, theming, components, and self-hosting so operators own their codebase and member data.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Self-hosted social features	Homepage lists profiles, timelines, groups, messaging, likes, comments, and media sharing out of the box.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
REST APIs	Marketing badges call out production-ready REST APIs for integrators.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Installer downloads	Site provides a core installer zip and preconfigured VM image download options.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

OSSN pricing & plans

Free

Homepage advertises 100% free forever, self-hosted open source software with a free core installer download.

Access: Homepage advertises 100% free forever, self-hosted open source software with a free core installer download.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is OSSN used for?

Does OSSN have a free plan?

Homepage advertises 100% free forever, self-hosted open source software with a free core installer download.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does OSSN cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use OSSN through an API?

Site highlights production-ready REST APIs and developer documentation for extending OSSN.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Premium marketplace add-ons exist separately; core installer remains free but advanced components may be paid third-party plugins.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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