GopeedvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gopeed | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 27 231 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +739 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Dart | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Gopeed scores 80/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Gopeed.
If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Gopeed is growing faster right now (+739 stars in 30 days).
Gopeed details →PixelFed details →