ArchiveBoxvsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ArchiveBox | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 28 898 | 11 366 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +309 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.9.77 · 27 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
ArchiveBox scores 79/100 against 74/100 for Misskey, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, ArchiveBox is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.
ArchiveBox is growing faster right now (+309 stars in 30 days).
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