CalibrevsImmich
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | Immich | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 26 267 | 117 475 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +268 | +2 559 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 22 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 83/100 for Calibre, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Calibre.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; Immich needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 559 stars in 30 days).
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