# HiClaw vs PixelFed

> 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).

## Details

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

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