Mastodon vs textlog
Comparing two open source alternatives to Twitter. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Mastodon
AGPL-3.0Decentralized social network server that federates with the broader Fediverse — run your own instance instead of relying on Twitter/X.
textlog
AGPL-3.0A small, open-source microblogging platform for short notes, following people and hashtags, without engagement tricks.
Side-by-side comparison
| Mastodon | textlog | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 50,312 | 98 |
| Forks | 7,503 | 10 |
| Open Issues | 4,571 | — |
| Last Commit | Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 |
| First Released | Feb 22, 2016 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Categories | ||
| Tags |
GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
Mastodon50,312
textlog