PixelFedvsWallos
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Wallos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 5 in Finance |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 8 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +186 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 36 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v5.10.2 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Wallos scores 67/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
Wallos ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, Wallos is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Wallos is growing faster right now (+186 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →Wallos details →