# Misskey vs Nova Server

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

| | Misskey | Nova Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 ✓ | 355 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Misskey scores 74/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.

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)
- [Nova Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nova-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/misskey-vs-nova-server