# Misskey vs Nightingale

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

| | Misskey | Nightingale |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #15 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 ✓ | 1 522 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.3.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Misskey scores 74/100 against 58/100 for Nightingale, so it is the safer default.

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

Misskey is growing faster right now (+42 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Misskey](https://selfhost.directory/project/misskey) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/misskey.md)
- [Nightingale](https://selfhost.directory/project/nightingale) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nightingale.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/misskey-vs-nightingale