diaspora* vs Khatru Pyramid
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted social networks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | diaspora* | Khatru Pyramid |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,656 | ★ 33 |
| First released | 2010 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Facebook, Twitter | Mastodon, Twitter |
Why pick each one
Choose Khatru Pyramid if…
- Released under the Unlicense license
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is diaspora* or Khatru Pyramid better?
Neither is universally better. diaspora* has the larger community, while Khatru Pyramid is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are diaspora* and Khatru Pyramid free and open-source?
Yes. diaspora* is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Khatru Pyramid under Unlicense. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run diaspora* and Khatru Pyramid with Docker?
diaspora*: yes. Khatru Pyramid: check the project docs for container support.