FlagsmithvsMastodon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Flagsmith | Mastodon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Feature Flags | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 6 630 | 50 460 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +61 | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 68 | 42 |
| Latest release | v2.288.2 · 29 Oct 2026 | v4.4.27 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 73/100 for Flagsmith, so it is the safer default.
Flagsmith ships more often: 68 stable releases in the past year, against 42 for Mastodon.
If you want the quickest setup, Flagsmith is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
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