# Libredesk vs Misskey

> 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 | 3 092 | 11 365 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +133 ✓ | +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 (+133 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Libredesk](https://selfhost.directory/project/libredesk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libredesk.md)
- [Misskey](https://selfhost.directory/project/misskey) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/misskey.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libredesk-vs-misskey