IPFS Web UIvsPhotoPrism
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| IPFS Web UI | PhotoPrism | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #4 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 636 | 40 373 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 7 |
| Latest release | v4.13.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PhotoPrism scores 76/100 against 60/100 for IPFS Web UI, so it is the safer default.
PhotoPrism ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for IPFS Web UI.
If you want the quickest setup, IPFS Web UI is easier to run; PhotoPrism needs more configuration.
PhotoPrism is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
IPFS Web UI details →PhotoPrism details →