invoice-ninjavsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| invoice-ninja | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Invoicing | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 10 359 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +249 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 15 |
| Latest release | v5.13.50 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
invoice-ninja scores 70/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
invoice-ninja ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, invoice-ninja is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
invoice-ninja is growing faster right now (+249 stars in 30 days).
invoice-ninja details →PixelFed details →