Comparison Discuz! X vs Mastodon

Discuz! is a software designed to support users in the area of Internet Forums. The software is based on PHP. It is widely used by users in China. It is available for free for private use. However, it comes with a license with commercial use costs. The software is officially available in Chinese only. It is used to build large websites to create community forums, blogs, intra-city communities, game exchange stations, dating purposes and picture material stations, among others. The software is recognized for its high performance and high-quality security. It is designed to support MySQL and PostgreSQL as well.

Mastodon is a network of servers aimed at providing a high-quality social media browsing experience. It is fully open source. It is available for free. It is widely used for the high level of safety offered through its sophisticated anti-abuse tools. It provides convenience for the adjustment of thumbnails as well. It also provides custom emojis and chronological feeds. Mastodon is being sustained through donations. It receives full-time development. Mastodon is preferred mainly for its advertisement-free and non-algorithmic social media feed experience. It provides the space for users to host their own social media platforms as per their requirements.