PicImpactvsTypst
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PicImpact | Typst | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #14 of 41 in Photo Management | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 1 315 | 56 869 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +140 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 5 |
| Latest release | v3.3.8 · 23 Sept 2026 | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Typst scores 82/100 against 57/100 for PicImpact, so it is the safer default.
PicImpact ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.
If you want the quickest setup, Typst is easier to run; PicImpact needs more configuration.
Typst is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
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