# PixelFed vs vod2pod-rss

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

| | PixelFed | vod2pod-rss |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #6 of 18 in Podcasts |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 ✓ | 389 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.5 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

PixelFed scores 64/100 against 49/100 for vod2pod-rss, so it is the safer default.

PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for vod2pod-rss.

If you want the quickest setup, vod2pod-rss is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)
- [vod2pod-rss](https://selfhost.directory/project/vod2pod-rss) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/vod2pod-rss.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pixelfed-vs-vod2pod-rss