ImageFlowvsSlink
Two self-hosted Image Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ImageFlow | Slink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Image Management | #1 of 9 in Image Management |
| GitHub stars | 606 | 1 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 20 |
| Latest release | v3.0 · 12 Dec 2025 | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Slink scores 59/100 against 49/100 for ImageFlow, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for ImageFlow.
Slink is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
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