OpenshipvsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Openship | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in PaaS | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 14 972 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +102 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.9.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Openship scores 67/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Openship.
If you want the quickest setup, Openship is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Openship is growing faster right now (+102 stars in 30 days).
Openship details →PixelFed details →