FreeSBCvsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeSBC | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #14 of 16 in VoIP | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 271 | 11 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.6.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Misskey scores 74/100 against 48/100 for FreeSBC, so it is the safer default.
FreeSBC ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, Misskey is easier to run; FreeSBC needs more configuration.
Misskey is growing faster right now (+37 stars in 30 days).
FreeSBC details →Misskey details →