MastodonvsSeaGOAT
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mastodon | SeaGOAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #4 of 6 in Code Management |
| GitHub stars | 50 457 | 1 316 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +137 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 42 | 3 |
| Latest release | v4.4.27 · 29 Oct 2026 | v1.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Mastodon scores 82/100 against 53/100 for SeaGOAT, so it is the safer default.
Mastodon ships more often: 42 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for SeaGOAT.
If you want the quickest setup, SeaGOAT is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Mastodon is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).
Mastodon details →SeaGOAT details →