NezhavsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nezha | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 104 in Monitoring & observability | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 10 375 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 40 | 15 |
| Latest release | v2.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | WTFPL | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Nezha scores 72/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
Nezha ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, Nezha is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
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