# Lemmy vs linkding

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

| | Lemmy | linkding |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 14 653 ✓ | 11 357 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +130 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 ✓ |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.47.0 · 13 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Lemmy and linkding score the same (75/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

linkding ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Lemmy.

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

linkding is growing faster right now (+130 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Lemmy](https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy.md)
- [linkding](https://selfhost.directory/project/linkding) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linkding.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lemmy-vs-linkding