# Loomfeed vs Redlib

> Two self-hosted [Reddit alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/reddit), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Loomfeed | Redlib |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #55 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #7 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 142 | 3 944 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +165 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.7.0 · 13 Aug 2026 | v0.40.0 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Redlib scores 66/100 against 46/100 for Loomfeed, so it is the safer default.

Loomfeed ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Redlib.

If you want the quickest setup, Redlib is easier to run; Loomfeed needs more configuration.

Redlib is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Loomfeed](https://selfhost.directory/project/loomfeed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/loomfeed.md)
- [Redlib](https://selfhost.directory/project/redlib) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redlib.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/loomfeed-vs-redlib