# Immich Kiosk vs PixelFed

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Immich Kiosk | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 1 733 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +41 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.45.2 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

PixelFed scores 64/100 against 62/100 for Immich Kiosk, so it is the safer default.

Immich Kiosk ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

If you want the quickest setup, Immich Kiosk is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Immich Kiosk](https://selfhost.directory/project/immich-kiosk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/immich-kiosk.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/immich-kiosk-vs-pixelfed