PixelFedvstransfer.sh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | transfer.sh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #9 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 15 908 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
transfer.sh scores 69/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for transfer.sh.
If you want the quickest setup, transfer.sh is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →transfer.sh details →