# Hollo vs Ktistec

> Two self-hosted [Mastodon alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/mastodon), 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).

## Details

- [Hollo](https://selfhost.directory/project/hollo) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hollo.md)
- [Ktistec](https://selfhost.directory/project/ktistec) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ktistec.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hollo-vs-ktistec