# Loomio vs PixelFed

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

| | Loomio | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 30 in Collaboration | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 2 622 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +24 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.13.2 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

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

Loomio ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

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

## Details

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

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