PixelFedvsshinysdr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | shinysdr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 7 130 | 1 144 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 48/100 for shinysdr, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for shinysdr.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →shinysdr details →