# Immich Kiosk vs PanWatch

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

| | Immich Kiosk | PanWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 1 733 | 2 296 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +36 | +145 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.45.2 · 22 Oct 2026 | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Immich Kiosk and PanWatch score the same (62/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Immich Kiosk ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for PanWatch.

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

PanWatch is growing faster right now (+145 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Immich Kiosk](https://selfhost.directory/project/immich-kiosk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/immich-kiosk.md)
- [PanWatch](https://selfhost.directory/project/panwatch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/panwatch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/immich-kiosk-vs-panwatch