PieFedvsRedlib
Two self-hosted Reddit alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PieFed | Redlib | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #30 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #7 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | — | 3 944 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +165 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | v0.40.0 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Redlib scores 66/100 against 57/100 for PieFed, so it is the safer default.
Redlib ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PieFed.
If you want the quickest setup, Redlib is easier to run; PieFed needs more configuration.
Redlib is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).
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