PixelFedvsunleash
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | unleash | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 8 in Feature Flags |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 13 912 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +86 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v8.3.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
unleash scores 75/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, unleash is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
unleash is growing faster right now (+86 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →unleash details →