list-syncvsMastodon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| list-sync | Mastodon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #79 of 142 in Media Management | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 341 | 50 457 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 38 |
| Latest release | v0.6.6 · 11 Dec 2025 | 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 48/100 for list-sync, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for list-sync.
If you want the quickest setup, list-sync is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).
list-sync details →Mastodon details →