Frappe HelpdeskvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frappe Helpdesk | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Customer Support | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 454 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.31.0 · 14 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 | Vue | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Frappe Helpdesk scores 68/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
Frappe Helpdesk ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, Frappe Helpdesk is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Frappe Helpdesk is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).
Frappe Helpdesk details →PixelFed details →