# GLPI vs PhotoPrism

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | GLPI | PhotoPrism |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in IT Management | #4 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 532 | 40 370 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +148 ✓ | +135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | 12.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

PhotoPrism scores 76/100 against 71/100 for GLPI, so it is the safer default.

GLPI ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for PhotoPrism.

If you want the quickest setup, PhotoPrism is easier to run; GLPI needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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