Immichvsnginx-proxy
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Immich | nginx-proxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #3 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 117 509 | 19 937 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 593 | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 11 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | 1.11.6 · 16 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 76/100 for nginx-proxy, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for nginx-proxy.
If you want the quickest setup, nginx-proxy is easier to run; Immich needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 593 stars in 30 days).
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