noisedashvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| noisedash | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Audio | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 366 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.8.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 46/100 for noisedash, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for noisedash.
If you want the quickest setup, noisedash is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
noisedash details →PixelFed details →