PixelFedvssink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | sink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 7 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 13 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
sink scores 68/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for sink.
If you want the quickest setup, sink is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
sink is growing faster right now (+83 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →sink details →