# imgproxy vs next-image-transformation

> Two self-hosted [Image Processing projects](https://selfhost.directory/image-processing), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | imgproxy | next-image-transformation |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #13 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 11 161 ✓ | 638 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.0.20 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

imgproxy scores 72/100 against 40/100 for next-image-transformation, so it is the safer default.

imgproxy ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for next-image-transformation.

imgproxy is growing faster right now (+69 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [imgproxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/imgproxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/imgproxy.md)
- [next-image-transformation](https://selfhost.directory/project/next-image-transformation) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/next-image-transformation.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/imgproxy-vs-next-image-transformation