PixelFedvsWarpgate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Warpgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 8 159 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +199 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 33 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Warpgate scores 75/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.
If you want the quickest setup, Warpgate is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Warpgate is growing faster right now (+199 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →Warpgate details →