OpenScribevsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenScribe | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 5 in Healthcare | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 223 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.1.1 · 12 Mar 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?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 44/100 for OpenScribe, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for OpenScribe.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenScribe is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
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