LibredeskvsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libredesk | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Customer Support | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 3 091 | 11 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +132 | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Misskey scores 74/100 against 66/100 for Libredesk, so it is the safer default.
Libredesk ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, Libredesk is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.
Libredesk is growing faster right now (+132 stars in 30 days).
Libredesk details →Misskey details →