hey

The premium Open Source alternative to Twitter / X

🎯 Best for:Users seeking a censorship-resistant social experience with true data ownership.

What is hey?

An open-source alternative to Twitter/X that utilizes the Lens Protocol for decentralized identity and content ownership. It operates on-chain to ensure permissionless interaction and permanent data portability for users.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptSocial Networks

Why hey?

  • User-owned social graph
  • No centralized algorithm manipulation
  • Interoperable with other Lens apps

Limitations

  • Requires crypto wallet
  • Gas fees for some interactions
  • Smaller user base than X
3/5/2026
Last Update
1,807
Forks
8
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Twitter / X)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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