# MeshCentral vs PixelFed

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

| | MeshCentral | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 23 in Remote Access | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 7 539 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +256 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | 1.3.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

MeshCentral scores 74/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

MeshCentral ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

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

MeshCentral is growing faster right now (+256 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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