# LinuxCNC vs PixelFed

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LinuxCNC | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 2 513 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +24 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

LinuxCNC and PixelFed score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for LinuxCNC.

## Details

- [LinuxCNC](https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/linuxcnc-vs-pixelfed