# Actual vs PixelFed

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Actual | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 62 in Personal Finance | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 29 848 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +712 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 2 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Actual scores 81/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Actual is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

Actual is growing faster right now (+712 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Actual](https://selfhost.directory/project/actual) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/actual.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/actual-vs-pixelfed