# PixelFed vs recyclarr

> 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.

## Details

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

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