# Immich vs OpenReader

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

| | Immich | OpenReader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 117 498 ✓ | 550 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 582 ✓ | +35 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 ✓ | 18 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.3.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Immich scores 93/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for OpenReader.

Immich is growing faster right now (+2 582 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Immich](https://selfhost.directory/project/immich) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/immich.md)
- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)

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