IncusvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Incus | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 44 in Container Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 6 515 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +275 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 15 |
| Latest release | v7.0.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Incus scores 75/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
Incus ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
Incus is growing faster right now (+275 stars in 30 days).
Incus details →PixelFed details →
Swap a project
Keep Incus, compare it with
Keep PixelFed, compare it with