ClapervsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Claper | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 18 in Content Management | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 821 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Elixir | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 59/100 for Claper, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Claper.
If you want the quickest setup, Claper is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
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