# EMQX vs PhotoPrism

> 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 | 40 372 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +137 ✓ |
| 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.

## Details

- [EMQX](https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/emqx.md)
- [PhotoPrism](https://selfhost.directory/project/photoprism) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/photoprism.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/emqx-vs-photoprism