RembgvsWagtail
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rembg | Wagtail | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Image Processing | #4 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 25 221 | 20 594 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +82 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 | v8.0.1 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Rembg and Wagtail score the same (78/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Wagtail ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Rembg.
If you want the quickest setup, Rembg is easier to run; Wagtail needs more configuration.
Rembg details →Wagtail details →
Swap a project
Keep Rembg, compare it with
Keep Wagtail, compare it with