OrcavsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Orca | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 209 in AI Agents | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 108 555 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 648 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.4.243 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Orca scores 91/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Orca is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Orca is growing faster right now (+8 648 stars in 30 days).
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