# Misskey vs RustFS

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

| | Misskey | RustFS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #1 of 5 in Storage |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 | 35 514 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +1 682 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | 1.0.4 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Misskey and RustFS score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Misskey ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for RustFS.

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

RustFS is growing faster right now (+1 682 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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