PixelFedvstessera
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | tessera | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #98 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 314 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.2.4 · 25 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?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 47/100 for tessera, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, tessera is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →tessera details →