# hosting vs PhotoMigrator

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

| | hosting | PhotoMigrator |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 27/100 | 50/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Video Hosting | #21 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 | 269 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.7.0 · 19 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

PhotoMigrator scores 50/100 against 27/100 for hosting, so it is the safer default.

PhotoMigrator ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hosting.

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

PhotoMigrator is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [hosting](https://selfhost.directory/project/hosting) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hosting.md)
- [PhotoMigrator](https://selfhost.directory/project/photomigrator) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/photomigrator.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hosting-vs-photomigrator