ImmichvsOpencast
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Immich | Opencast | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #37 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 117 521 | 509 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 605 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 11 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | 19.10 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ECL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 57/100 for Opencast, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Opencast.
If you want the quickest setup, Immich is easier to run; Opencast needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 605 stars in 30 days).
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