Friendiqa Hub vs Mastodon
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Friendiqa Hub
Federated photo gallery and social timeline
VS
Mastodon
Decentralized open-source microblogging server
| Feature | Friendiqa Hub | Mastodon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 50,177 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Instagram, Flickr | Twitter, X |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Friendiqa Hub or Mastodon better?
Neither is universally better. Mastodon has the larger community, while Friendiqa Hub is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Friendiqa Hub and Mastodon free and open-source?
Yes. Friendiqa Hub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mastodon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Friendiqa Hub and Mastodon with Docker?
Friendiqa Hub: yes. Mastodon: yes.