# PixelFed vs Zigbee2MQTT

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

| | PixelFed | Zigbee2MQTT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #5 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 15 762 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +98 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.14.2 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Zigbee2MQTT scores 76/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Zigbee2MQTT is easier to run; PixelFed needs more configuration.

Zigbee2MQTT is growing faster right now (+98 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PixelFed](https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pixelfed.md)
- [Zigbee2MQTT](https://selfhost.directory/project/zigbee2mqtt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zigbee2mqtt.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pixelfed-vs-zigbee2mqtt