consulvsImmich
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| consul | Immich | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 31 in Networking | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 30 089 | 117 498 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +2 582 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 22 |
| Latest release | v2.1.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 73/100 for consul, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for consul.
If you want the quickest setup, Immich is easier to run; consul needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 582 stars in 30 days).
consul details →Immich details →