hestiavsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hestia | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Control Panel | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 4 552 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 15 |
| Latest release | 1.10.5 · 14 Sept 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Shell | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
hestia scores 68/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for hestia.
If you want the quickest setup, hestia is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
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