Zusam

Zusam: A Free and Open-Source Way to Self-Host Private Forums

Zusam is a free and open-source solution for self-hosting private forums for groups of friends or family. This project aims to provide a stable, extensible, lightweight, and user-friendly way to host private social groups. Composed of a PHP server written in Symfony and a single-page-application frontend made with Preact and ParcelJS, Zusam is designed to be easy to install and extend.

Main Features

Zusam offers several key features that make it an attractive option for self-hosting private forums:

• Links preview and embedded media: Embedded YouTube, Vimeo, Imgur, SoundCloud, Twitch, Bandcamp, and more.
• Video and image upload: Share multimedia content with your friends or family.
• Photo albums: Organize and share photos in a beautiful gallery format.
• Public link generation for messages: Share specific messages or topics with others by generating public links.
• Completely responsive and mobile-friendly: Access Zusam from any device, anywhere.
• Low server footprint: Minimal system requirements ensure that you can host your own forum without overwhelming your server.

These features make Zusam an excellent choice for anyone looking to create a private space for friends or family. With its ease of installation and customization options, Zusam is an ideal solution for self-hosting private forums.