# LLMII (ImageIndexer) vs Jellyfin

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

| | LLMII (ImageIndexer) | Jellyfin |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 88/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #35 of 41 in Photo Management | #1 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 397 | 58 754 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 311 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 15 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v12.4 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Jellyfin scores 88/100 against 43/100 for LLMII (ImageIndexer), so it is the safer default.

Jellyfin ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LLMII (ImageIndexer).

Jellyfin is growing faster right now (+1 311 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LLMII (ImageIndexer)](https://selfhost.directory/project/imageindexer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/imageindexer.md)
- [Jellyfin](https://selfhost.directory/project/jellyfin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/jellyfin.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/imageindexer-vs-jellyfin