# bettercap vs PixelFed

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

| | bettercap | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 20 212 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +188 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

bettercap scores 76/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for bettercap.

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

bettercap is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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