automatic-ripping-machinevsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| automatic-ripping-machine | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 142 in Media Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 391 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 15 |
| Latest release | 2.24.4 · 3 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
automatic-ripping-machine scores 67/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
automatic-ripping-machine ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, automatic-ripping-machine is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
automatic-ripping-machine is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).
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