# PixelFed vs Yarr

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

| | PixelFed | Yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 ✓ | 4 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +28 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

PixelFed scores 64/100 against 61/100 for Yarr, so it is the safer default.

PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Yarr.

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

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pixelfed-vs-yarr