Misskeyvssphinx-relay
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Misskey | sphinx-relay | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #71 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 11 365 | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +37 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Misskey scores 74/100 against 44/100 for sphinx-relay, so it is the safer default.
Misskey ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sphinx-relay.
If you want the quickest setup, Misskey is easier to run; sphinx-relay needs more configuration.
Misskey is growing faster right now (+37 stars in 30 days).
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