PixelFedvsvoidaccess
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | voidaccess | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #28 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 949 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 18 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.1.0 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 57/100 for voidaccess, so it is the safer default.
voidaccess ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →voidaccess details →