MastodonvsOpen Data Capture
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mastodon | Open Data Capture | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 3 in Data Collection |
| GitHub stars | 50 459 | 119 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +139 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 42 | 10 |
| Latest release | v4.4.27 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.5.2 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 47/100 for Open Data Capture, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 42 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Open Data Capture.
If you want the quickest setup, Open Data Capture is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+139 stars in 30 days).
Mastodon details →Open Data Capture details →