@rotatingskull there are differences, but whether or not someone finds those are benefits depends on personal interests
awoo is a smaller instance, and i find the moderation/cultural expectations more compassionate and intimate than a larger instance like .social has. federation is more carefully considered by the admin team. since it's not the flagship instance, it doesn't get a flood of new people whenever some other group on the internet migrates.
also it's cute and fluffy.