Campsite 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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Campsite
Self-hosted async team social and updates space
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Mastodon
Decentralized open-source microblogging server
| Feature | Campsite | Mastodon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,828 | ★ 50,177 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Yammer, Workplace | Twitter, X |
Why pick each one
Choose Campsite if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Campsite or Mastodon better?
Neither is universally better. Mastodon has the larger community, while Campsite is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Campsite and Mastodon free and open-source?
Yes. Campsite is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mastodon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Campsite and Mastodon with Docker?
Campsite: yes. Mastodon: yes.