# Misskey vs PanWatch

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

| | Misskey | PanWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 ✓ | 2 272 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +121 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Misskey scores 74/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.

PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.

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

PanWatch is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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