Honk vs Shuttlecraft
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Honk
Opinionated single-user ActivityPub server
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Shuttlecraft
Single-user IndieWeb blog with ActivityPub support
| Feature | Honk | Shuttlecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Blogging Platforms |
| License | ISC | MIT |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 400 | ★ 271 |
| First released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Twitter, Mastodon | Twitter, Mastodon |
Why pick each one
Choose Honk if…
- Released under the ISC license
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose Shuttlecraft if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Honk or Shuttlecraft better?
Neither is universally better. Honk has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Honk and Shuttlecraft free and open-source?
Yes. Honk is licensed under ISC and Shuttlecraft under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Honk and Shuttlecraft with Docker?
Honk: check the project docs for container support. Shuttlecraft: yes.