# opencut vs PixelFed

> 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 | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 96 691 ✓ | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 070 ✓ | +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 (+6 070 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [opencut](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut.md)
- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/opencut-vs-pixelfed