# ArchiveBox vs Lemmy

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

| | ArchiveBox | Lemmy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 28 898 ✓ | 14 652 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +309 ✓ | +43 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.9.77 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

ArchiveBox scores 79/100 against 75/100 for Lemmy, so it is the safer default.

ArchiveBox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Lemmy.

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

ArchiveBox is growing faster right now (+309 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ArchiveBox](https://selfhost.directory/project/archivebox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/archivebox.md)
- [Lemmy](https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/archivebox-vs-lemmy