PimcorevsPixelFed
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pimcore | PixelFed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 18 in Content Management | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 3 883 | 7 131 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +28 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 15 |
| Latest release | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.
Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
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