Running Mastodon requires some server resources. If you're wondering how much, you've come to the right place. Here are some information about what you'll need for running your instance, both with Docker and without.
| CPU % / info | RAM use / total | Median traffic in | out | Disk Usage | Users | OS | Sidekiq threads | puma params | Hosting provider | URL | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25% / 2 CPUs 1.8GHz | 2.2 GB / 4 GB | 2900 | Ubuntu 16.04 | 20 threads, DB_POOL=20 | WEB_CONCURRENCY=4, MAX_THREADS=8 | Digital Ocean | mastodon.technology | $50–60 |
| CPU % / info | RAM use / total | Median traffic in | out | Disk Usage | Users | OS | Sidekiq params | puma params | Server model / Provider | URL | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.3% / 2x2.4Ghz | 1.8 GB / 4 GB | 260kbps | 858kbps | 24 G | 785 | Debian | 35 threads, DB_POOL=35 | WEB_CONCURRENCY=5, MAX_THREADS=15 | vultr | social.wxcafe.net | |
| 30% / 4x3.40GHz | 1.8 to 2.2GB / 4GB | 100Kbps | 1Mbps | 1800 | Debian | 5 threads, DB_POOL=10 | MAX_THREADS=5, WEB_CONCURRENCY=4 | Dedibox LT 2014v2 | oc.todon.fr |