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Ktistec vs Mastodon: catalog facts
Ktistec	Mastodon
Free Free to download and run on your own server.	Free Free and open source under the AGPL. Hosting is separate.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, Web, Self-hosted
Built for single users and small groups Federates with Mastodon and other ActivityPub software	Chronological timelines with no engagement ranking Federated, so moving servers does not mean losing your network
Not designed for large public communities Requires running and maintaining your own server	Your experience depends heavily on which server you join Running a server has real moderation and maintenance cost
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Web application
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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