BluFiles vs Immich
Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
BluFiles
MITSelf-hosted file sharing and management platform with file transfers, pastes, collections, and a REST API.
Immich
AGPL-3.0Self-hosted photo and video backup solution with AI-powered features.
Side-by-side comparison
| BluFiles | Immich | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | — | 95,838 |
| Forks | — | 5,204 |
| Open Issues | — | 661 |
| Last Commit | Mar 28, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| First Released | Oct 1, 2025 | Feb 3, 2022 |
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