Lemmyvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lemmy | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 14 653 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Lemmy scores 75/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; Lemmy needs more configuration.
Lemmy is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
Lemmy details →textpod details →