PixelFedvsStepifi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Stepifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 7 130 | 247 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Stepifi.
If you want the quickest setup, Stepifi is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →Stepifi details →