PhotoPrismvspretalx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PhotoPrism | pretalx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 142 in Media Management | #2 of 3 in Conference Management |
| GitHub stars | 40 373 | 954 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | 261007-65faaae5d · 7 Oct 2026 | v2026.2.1 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
PhotoPrism scores 76/100 against 62/100 for pretalx, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, PhotoPrism is easier to run; pretalx needs more configuration.
PhotoPrism is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
PhotoPrism details →pretalx details →