DashBeamvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 10 122 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for DashBeam.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →PixelFed details →