# PeerTube vs PhotoMigrator

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | PeerTube | PhotoMigrator |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #21 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 15 376 ✓ | 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.7.0 · 19 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

PeerTube scores 75/100 against 50/100 for PhotoMigrator, so it is the safer default.

PhotoMigrator ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for PeerTube.

If you want the quickest setup, PhotoMigrator is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.

PeerTube is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [PeerTube](https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/peertube.md)
- [PhotoMigrator](https://selfhost.directory/project/photomigrator) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/photomigrator.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/peertube-vs-photomigrator