EMQXvsPhotoPrism
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | PhotoPrism | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #4 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 40 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +138 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 7 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Erlang | Go |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 76/100 for PhotoPrism, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for PhotoPrism.
If you want the quickest setup, PhotoPrism is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
EMQX details →PhotoPrism details →