LLM VisionvsMastodon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LLM Vision | Mastodon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 104 in Home Automation | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 1 518 | 50 457 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +40 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 38 |
| Latest release | v1.7.2 · 3 Sept 2026 | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 64/100 for LLM Vision, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for LLM Vision.
If you want the quickest setup, LLM Vision is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).
LLM Vision details →Mastodon details →
Swap a project
Keep LLM Vision, compare it with
Keep Mastodon, compare it with