Khatru Pyramid vs Mastodon
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 | Khatru Pyramid | Mastodon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Social Networks |
| License | Unlicense | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 33 | ★ 50,177 |
| First released | 2024 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Mastodon, Twitter | Twitter, X |
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 Khatru Pyramid or Mastodon better?
Neither is universally better. Mastodon 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 Khatru Pyramid and Mastodon free and open-source?
Yes. Khatru Pyramid is licensed under Unlicense and Mastodon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Khatru Pyramid and Mastodon with Docker?
Khatru Pyramid: check the project docs for container support. Mastodon: yes.