PixelFedvsyoink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | yoink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #98 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 150 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PixelFed scores 64/100 against 45/100 for yoink, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for yoink.
PixelFed is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
PixelFed details →yoink details →