houndarrvsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| houndarr | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #54 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 304 | 11 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 9 |
| Latest release | v1.13.3 · 19 Sept 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Misskey scores 74/100 against 53/100 for houndarr, so it is the safer default.
houndarr ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, houndarr is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.
Misskey is growing faster right now (+37 stars in 30 days).
houndarr details →Misskey details →