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Nodyx

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Spec score 8.6 #20 of 126 in Community Platforms

What it is

Nodyx is a self-hosted community platform that brings forums, real-time chat and voice channels into one installation. Each installation serves an independent community rather than part of a shared multi-community service. Forum tools include categories, threads, rich editing, polls, pinned posts, reactions, thanks and tags; chat and voice features include WebRTC channels and screen sharing. The maker says direct messages use ECDH P-256, AES-256-GCM and an ESY layer for end-to-end encryption. Its Grid Builder supports resizable columns, previews, theme editing and ZIP-uploaded widgets running in Shadow DOM. Installations can discover one another through a global directory and relay through NAT using nodyx-relay. Documented security features include TOTP and Signet two-factor authentication and a honeypot suite. Nodyx is AGPL-3.0 licensed and listed as free, with no feature gating. Setup options include Docker, a Windows Server PowerShell installer or manual installation on Linux, Mac or Windows; manual installation requires Node.js 22+, PostgreSQL 16+ and Redis 7+.

Spec sheet

Product
Nodyx is a self-hosted, open-source community platform combining forums, real-time chat, and voice channels.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Intended users
The maker presents Nodyx for communities that want to run their own forum, chat, and voice space on a server they control.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nodyx.dev
Integrations
The homepage lists RSS, webhooks, iCal sync, and OAuth under external connections, marked as coming in v2.2.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Mobile apps
noneRead 23 Sep 2026 · nodyx.dev
Founded
2026Read 28 Sep 2026 · nodyx.dev
Chat and voice
The documented feature set includes real-time chat, WebRTC voice channels, and screen sharing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Community model
Each installation is a sovereign community; Nodyx is not deployed as a multi-community platform.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Custom domain
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nodyx.dev
Decentralization
The maker says instances are independent, can discover one another through a global directory, and can relay through NAT using nodyx-relay.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Deployment setup
The quick-start guide says its installer detects the operating system and installs Node, PostgreSQL, Redis, Caddy, and PM2.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Event hosting
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nodyx.dev
Forums
Forum features include categories, threads, rich editing, polls, pinned threads, reactions, thanks, and tags.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Homepage builder
The Grid Builder supports resizable columns, live previews, theme editing, and ZIP-uploaded widgets running in Shadow DOM.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
License and price
The platform is AGPL-3.0 and described as free forever, with no feature gating or enterprise tier.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Moderation tools
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · nodyx.dev
Private messaging
The maker says direct messages use ECDH P-256, AES-256-GCM, and an ESY layer for end-to-end encryption.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Requirements
The manual installation guide lists Node.js 22+, PostgreSQL 16+, and Redis 7+ as prerequisites.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Security features
The documented project status lists TOTP and Signet two-factor authentication, plus a honeypot suite.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev
Self-hosting
The maker documents Docker, a Windows Server PowerShell installer, and manual installation on Linux, Mac, or Windows.Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev

Plans and prices

Free Free AGPL-3.0 · full platform · no feature gating Read 7 Oct 2026 · nodyx.dev

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free AGPL-3.0 platform with no feature gating.
  • Combines forums, chat and WebRTC voice channels.
  • Supports Docker and manual installation on Linux, Mac or Windows.
  • Grid Builder supports editable themes and widgets.

Limits

  • No mobile apps are listed.
  • Manual setup requires Node.js 22+, PostgreSQL 16+ and Redis 7+.
  • Each installation serves one community.

Who it suits

Nodyx suits communities that want to host their own forum, chat and voice space on a server they control. It also fits operators comfortable with self-hosting and its listed software prerequisites.

Verdict

Nodyx offers a broad set of community features under a free, open-source license, but it is built around self-hosting a separate installation for each community. Review the installation requirements and operating model before choosing it.

Where Specifiction places it

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