jumpservervsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jumpserver | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Identity & Auth | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 31 856 | 7 130 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +255 | +23 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.10.24 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
jumpserver scores 77/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for jumpserver.
If you want the quickest setup, jumpserver is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
jumpserver is growing faster right now (+255 stars in 30 days).
jumpserver details →PixelFed details →