# GLPI vs PixelFed

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

| | GLPI | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in IT Management | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 6 530 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +146 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | 12.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

GLPI scores 71/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

GLPI ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

GLPI is growing faster right now (+146 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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