HiClawvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HiClaw | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 885 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +222 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
HiClaw scores 67/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
HiClaw is growing faster right now (+222 stars in 30 days).
HiClaw details →PixelFed details →