openvpn_webpanel_managervsPhotoPrism
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openvpn_webpanel_manager | PhotoPrism | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #50 of 56 in VPN | #4 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 297 | 40 370 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 7 |
| Latest release | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Shell | Go |
Which one should you pick?
PhotoPrism scores 76/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
openvpn_webpanel_manager ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for PhotoPrism.
If you want the quickest setup, PhotoPrism is easier to run; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
PhotoPrism is growing faster right now (+135 stars in 30 days).
openvpn_webpanel_manager details →PhotoPrism details →