illa-buildervsImmich
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| illa-builder | Immich | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 93/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 17 in Low Code | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries |
| GitHub stars | 12 337 | 117 498 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +2 582 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 22 |
| Latest release | — | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for illa-builder.
If you want the quickest setup, Immich is easier to run; illa-builder needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 582 stars in 30 days).
illa-builder details →Immich details →