gluetunvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gluetun | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 56 in VPN | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 15 912 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +314 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
gluetun scores 75/100 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 gluetun.
If you want the quickest setup, gluetun is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
gluetun is growing faster right now (+314 stars in 30 days).
gluetun details →PixelFed details →