ImmichvsOpenWA
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Immich | OpenWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #2 of 19 in API Management |
| GitHub stars | 117 458 | 16 333 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 542 | +327 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.26.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 77/100 for OpenWA, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenWA.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWA is easier to run; Immich needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 542 stars in 30 days).
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