ArcanevsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Arcane | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Container Management | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 8 107 | 11 366 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +514 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.17.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Arcane scores 76/100 against 74/100 for Misskey, so it is the safer default.
Arcane ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, Arcane is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.
Arcane is growing faster right now (+514 stars in 30 days).
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