MeshCentralvsMisskey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeshCentral | Misskey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 23 in Remote Access | #1 of 5 in Fediverse |
| GitHub stars | 7 531 | 11 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +253 | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 9 |
| Latest release | 1.3.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeshCentral and Misskey score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
MeshCentral ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, MeshCentral is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.
MeshCentral is growing faster right now (+253 stars in 30 days).
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