# Mastodon vs Rybbit

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Mastodon | Rybbit |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 50 456 ✓ | 13 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +136 ✓ | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 38 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 | v2.9.2 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Mastodon scores 82/100 against 73/100 for Rybbit, so it is the safer default.

Mastodon ships more often: 38 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Rybbit.

If you want the quickest setup, Rybbit is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Mastodon](https://selfhost.directory/project/mastodon) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mastodon.md)
- [Rybbit](https://selfhost.directory/project/rybbit) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rybbit.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mastodon-vs-rybbit