HollovsKtistec
Two self-hosted Mastodon alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hollo | Ktistec | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Microblogging | #45 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 495 | 436 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 40 | 20 |
| Latest release | 0.9.25 · 24 Oct 2026 | v3.14.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Crystal |
Which one should you pick?
Hollo scores 53/100 against 50/100 for Ktistec, so it is the safer default.
Hollo ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Ktistec.
If you want the quickest setup, Ktistec is easier to run; Hollo needs more configuration.
Hollo is growing faster right now (+6 stars in 30 days).
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