PixelFedvsrudderstack
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | rudderstack | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 3 in Customer Data Platform |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 4 508 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 39 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.92.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed and rudderstack score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
rudderstack ships more often: 39 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
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