MastodonvsRembg
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mastodon | Rembg | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 50 457 | 25 217 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +137 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 38 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 78/100 for Rembg, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Rembg.
If you want the quickest setup, Rembg is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon details →Rembg details →