# Immich AutoTag vs Stash

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

| | Immich AutoTag | Stash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #32 of 41 in Photo Management | #2 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 154 | 13 308 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +298 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | latest_develop · 24 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Stash scores 78/100 against 45/100 for Immich AutoTag, so it is the safer default.

Stash ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Immich AutoTag.

If you want the quickest setup, Stash is easier to run; Immich AutoTag needs more configuration.

Stash is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Immich AutoTag](https://selfhost.directory/project/immich-autotag) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/immich-autotag.md)
- [Stash](https://selfhost.directory/project/stash) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stash.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/immich-autotag-vs-stash