PixelFedvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 12 290 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +47 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
YOURLS scores 74/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for YOURLS.
If you want the quickest setup, YOURLS is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.
PixelFed details →YOURLS details →