OpenELIS GlobalvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenELIS Global | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Healthcare | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 278 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 15 |
| Latest release | 3.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 54/100 for OpenELIS Global, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for OpenELIS Global.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenELIS Global is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
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