# Beets vs PixelFed

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

| | Beets | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Music | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 15 860 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.14.1 · 17 Sept 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Beets scores 77/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Beets.

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

Beets is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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