LemmyvsNevuForPlex
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lemmy | NevuForPlex | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #84 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 14 653 | 488 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.4.3 · 16 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Lemmy scores 75/100 against 45/100 for NevuForPlex, so it is the safer default.
Lemmy ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for NevuForPlex.
Lemmy is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
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