Akkoma Review, Pricing & Features

Akkoma is a free, self-hosted ActivityPub microblogging server forked from Pleroma, offering custom emoji, quote posts, and faster development.

Category
Community Platforms
Pricing
Free (open source), from Free
Verified
Not yet
Last updated
July 18, 2026
Founded
2022
Web AppAPIOpen SourceSelf-Hosted

Overview

Akkoma is a decentralized, self-hosted social networking server built on the ActivityPub protocol, the same open standard used by Mastodon and other fediverse software. It began as a fork of Pleroma in 2022, created to enable a faster-paced development cycle and closer alignment with features found in Misskey.

Because Akkoma speaks ActivityPub, accounts on an Akkoma instance can follow, be followed by, and interact with users on Mastodon, Pleroma, Misskey, and other compatible fediverse servers, forming part of a single interconnected social network with no central authority.

Key Features

Akkoma supports unlimited media attachments per post, custom emoji reactions, Misskey-flavored Markdown formatting with animation support, unlimited post editing, quote posts, polls, and threaded conversations. It ships with multiple frontend options, including a Mastodon-compatible web interface, so users can pick the client experience they prefer.

Self-Hosting & Licensing

Akkoma is free and open-source software licensed under the AGPLv3. There is no vendor or subscription fee; users either join an existing public Akkoma instance or self-host their own server on infrastructure such as generic Linux VPS hosts, container platforms, or PaaS providers.

As a fast-moving community project, Akkoma has no dedicated commercial support, so self-hosters generally rely on the project's documentation and community channels for help.

Key Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Free and open source with no licensing cost
  • Faster-paced development than mainline Pleroma, with more expressive posting features
  • Full control over data and moderation via self-hosting
  • Interoperable with the broader ActivityPub fediverse (Mastodon, Misskey, etc.)

Cons

  • Requires technical skill and server administration to self-host
  • No official managed hosting or commercial support
  • Smaller instance/user network than Mastodon
  • Fast-moving development can introduce breaking changes between versions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akkoma free to use?

Yes. Akkoma is free, open-source software licensed under the AGPLv3, with no subscription cost.

Do I have to host Akkoma myself?

No. You can join an existing public Akkoma instance, or self-host your own server if you want full control.

Is Akkoma compatible with Mastodon?

Yes. Akkoma federates over ActivityPub, so it can interact with Mastodon accounts, and it also offers a Mastodon-compatible frontend and API support for many Mastodon apps.

How is Akkoma different from Pleroma?

Akkoma is a fork of Pleroma that started in 2022 to enable faster development and additional features, such as richer formatting and reactions.

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