ImmichvsSimpleX Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Immich | SimpleX Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #4 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 117 521 | 19 612 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 605 | +142 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 12 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | v7.0.4 · 3 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Haskell |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 74/100 for SimpleX Chat, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for SimpleX Chat.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 605 stars in 30 days).
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