PixelFedvsSuwayomi-Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Suwayomi-Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 7 962 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +217 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Suwayomi-Server scores 71/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Suwayomi-Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Suwayomi-Server is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Suwayomi-Server is growing faster right now (+217 stars in 30 days).
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