# hls-restream-proxy vs Mastodon

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | hls-restream-proxy | Mastodon |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 82/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #41 of 54 in Media Streaming | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 255 | 50 457 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +137 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 38 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

Mastodon scores 82/100 against 46/100 for hls-restream-proxy, so it is the safer default.

Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hls-restream-proxy.

If you want the quickest setup, hls-restream-proxy is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.

Mastodon is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [hls-restream-proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hls-restream-proxy.md)
- [Mastodon](https://selfhost.directory/project/mastodon) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mastodon.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hls-restream-proxy-vs-mastodon