PixelFedvsSlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 20 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 59/100 for Slink, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, Slink is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
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