# Rembg vs Wagtail

> 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.

## Details

- [Rembg](https://selfhost.directory/project/rembg) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rembg.md)
- [Wagtail](https://selfhost.directory/project/wagtail) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wagtail.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rembg-vs-wagtail