# PixelFed vs Tipi

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PixelFed | Tipi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 9 708 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +32 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Tipi 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 5 for Tipi.

If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

## Details

- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)
- [Tipi](https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pixelfed-vs-tipi