Nginx-Reverse-EmbyvsPhotoPrism
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nginx-Reverse-Emby | PhotoPrism | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 24 in Reverse Proxy | #4 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 191 | 40 372 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PhotoPrism scores 76/100 against 47/100 for Nginx-Reverse-Emby, so it is the safer default.
PhotoPrism ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Nginx-Reverse-Emby.
PhotoPrism is growing faster right now (+137 stars in 30 days).
Nginx-Reverse-Emby details →PhotoPrism details →