PixelFedvsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 16 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | C# |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed and recyclarr score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
recyclarr ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, recyclarr is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed details →recyclarr details →