Hollo vs Streams
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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Hollo
Single-user federated microblogging server
VS
Streams
Decentralized social server with nomadic identity
| Feature | Hollo | Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 480 | ★ 100 |
| First released | 2024 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Twitter, Mastodon | Facebook, Mastodon |
Why pick each one
Choose Hollo if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Streams if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Hollo or Streams better?
Hollo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Streams if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Hollo and Streams free and open-source?
Yes. Hollo is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Streams under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hollo and Streams with Docker?
Hollo: yes. Streams: yes.