# Cloudreve vs PixelFed

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

| | Cloudreve | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 28 899 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +148 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Cloudreve 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 13 for Cloudreve.

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

Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+148 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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