# Immich vs recyclarr

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

| | Immich | recyclarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 117 521 ✓ | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 605 ✓ | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 ✓ | 16 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

Immich scores 93/100 against 64/100 for recyclarr, so it is the safer default.

Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for recyclarr.

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

Immich is growing faster right now (+2 605 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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