MastodonvsOpenELIS Global
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mastodon | OpenELIS Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 5 in Healthcare |
| GitHub stars | 50 457 | 278 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +137 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 42 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.4.27 · 29 Oct 2026 | 3.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 54/100 for OpenELIS Global, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 42 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenELIS Global.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenELIS Global is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).
Mastodon details →OpenELIS Global details →