opencutvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| opencut | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Video | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 96 654 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 099 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 15 |
| Latest release | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
opencut scores 75/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.
If you want the quickest setup, opencut is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
opencut is growing faster right now (+6 099 stars in 30 days).
opencut details →PixelFed details →