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Mastodon vs Hubzilla: catalog facts
Mastodon	Hubzilla
Free Free and open source under the AGPL. Hosting is separate.	Free Free open-source software you host yourself.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Chronological timelines with no engagement ranking Federated, so moving servers does not mean losing your network	Nomadic identity with clones and backups Built-in files, photos, calendar, webpages and wikis
Your experience depends heavily on which server you join Running a server has real moderation and maintenance cost	Many features make it more complex than simple microblogging servers Requires running your own web server
Self-hosted, Web application	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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