ImmichvsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Immich | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 93/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Photo Galleries | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 117 509 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 593 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 9 |
| Latest release | v3.3.5 · 21 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Immich scores 93/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
Immich ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Immich needs more configuration.
Immich is growing faster right now (+2 593 stars in 30 days).
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