# PixelFed vs Rainbond

> 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 | 7 130 ✓ | 6 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v6.10.1-release · 29 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 11 for Rainbond.

If you want the quickest setup, Rainbond is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

PixelFed is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)
- [Rainbond](https://selfhost.directory/project/rainbond) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rainbond.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pixelfed-vs-rainbond