DrawnixvsThumbor
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Drawnix | Thumbor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 12 in Diagramming | #2 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 14 995 | 10 528 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.4.0 · 19 Apr 2026 | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Thumbor scores 72/100 against 65/100 for Drawnix, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Thumbor is easier to run; Drawnix needs more configuration.
Drawnix is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
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