# MQTTX Web vs PixelFed

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

| | MQTTX Web | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in IoT | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 086 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +22 | +24 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.13.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

MQTTX Web scores 67/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for MQTTX Web.

If you want the quickest setup, MQTTX Web is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

## Details

- [MQTTX Web](https://selfhost.directory/project/mqttx-web) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mqttx-web.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mqttx-web-vs-pixelfed