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GoToSocial
$9.00 / month
Free trial: 7 days
Sign-up fee: $1.00
Hosted GoToSocial lets you run your own lightweight Mastodon-compatible fediverse server.
A managed GoToSocial instance on ElfHosted for people who want federation without the heavier stack overhead.
What is GoToSocial?
GoToSocial is a fast, lightweight ActivityPub server for running your own social presence in the fediverse. It supports federation with Mastodon-compatible ecosystems while staying resource-efficient and simpler to operate.
Features
- 🌍 Fediverse ready: ActivityPub federation support.
- ⚡ Lightweight design: lower overhead than heavier social stacks.
- 🔐 Your own server identity: run from your own hosted endpoint.
- 🛠️ Managed hosting: no manual container lifecycle work.
Why host GoToSocial on ElfHosted?
- Quick path to a public federated instance.
- Managed runtime and updates.
- Simple pricing at $9/month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Mastodon?
Not exactly — GoToSocial is a different implementation in the same federated ecosystem.
Can this federate with Mastodon instances?
Yes, that's a core part of the value proposition.
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