# Kimai vs PixelFed

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

| | Kimai | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Time Tracking | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 113 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +70 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | 2.71.0 · 25 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 | PHP | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Kimai scores 72/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

Kimai ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

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

Kimai is growing faster right now (+70 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Kimai](https://selfhost.directory/project/kimai2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kimai2.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kimai2-vs-pixelfed