PixelFedvsRainbond
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Rainbond | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 10 in PaaS |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 6 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v6.10.0-release · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed and Rainbond score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Rainbond.
If you want the quickest setup, Rainbond is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →Rainbond details →