GoploadervsMastodon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Goploader | Mastodon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #52 of 86 in File Sharing | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 301 | 50 457 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +138 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 38 |
| Latest release | v1.0.2 · 12 Mar 2026 | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 48/100 for Goploader, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Goploader.
If you want the quickest setup, Goploader is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+138 stars in 30 days).
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