HumHub
Open source enterprise social network and intranet platform
Founded
2014
Starting Price
Free
Category
Collaboration
Last updated March 8, 2026
About HumHub
HumHub is an open source social network platform for organizations, enabling teams to connect, communicate, and collaborate through customizable spaces, user profiles, and 70+ modules. Built on the Yii PHP framework, it can be self-hosted for full data control and GDPR compliance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fully open source with self-hosting option for complete data control
- Highly extensible with 70+ modules for customization
- GDPR compliant with on-premise deployment
- Active community and friendly support team
- Fast performance using modern web technologies
Key Features
Spaces & Groups
Create rooms, departments, or project spaces where teams can post, share files, and collaborate
User Profiles
Each user gets a customizable profile with activity feeds, permissions, and networking capabilities
Content Management
Create and share posts, wiki pages, photos, videos, events, and tasks within spaces
70+ Modules
Extend functionality with modules like Wikis, Polls, Messenger, Calendar, LDAP, SAML SSO, and Surveys
File Sharing & Galleries
Manage folders, create galleries, collaborate on documents, and share files across the platform
Advanced Permissions
Granular permission system controlling who can post, comment, create, and manage content in each space
Notifications & Email Summaries
Configurable notification system with email digest summaries to keep users informed
Pricing
Community
Free
- Open source
- Core social features
- Basic modules
- Community support
- Self-hosted
Best For
Enterprise Social Intranet
Create an internal communication hub where employees can share updates, collaborate on projects, and stay connected across departments
Online Community Platform
Build public or private communities for organizations, associations, or interest groups with forums, profiles, and social features
Educational Institution Network
Schools and universities can use HumHub for student collaboration, course discussions, and campus communication
Non-Profit & Association Hub
Municipalities, NGOs, and associations can centralize member communication, event coordination, and document sharing
