LidarrvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lidarr | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 142 in Media Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 785 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0.5144 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Lidarr scores 72/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Lidarr is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Lidarr is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).
Lidarr details →PixelFed details →