MeTubevsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeTube | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 45 in Download Management | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 15 125 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 48 | 15 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.27 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
MeTube scores 76/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
MeTube ships more often: 48 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, MeTube is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
MeTube is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
MeTube details →PixelFed details →