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Immich vs KACE
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Immich and KACE — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Immich vs KACE: at a glance
| Feature | Immich | KACE |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Collab | Collab |
| Velocity score | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 1 |
| Top themes | photo-management, self-hosted, release-candidate, major-version | endpoint management, on-prem appliance, mdm, patch management |
| Last editorial update | 3h ago | 2d ago |
| Website | Visit → | — |
What is Immich?
Immich is four release candidates into v3 with every feature note published somewhere else.
The visible release stream is a v3.0.0 RC series — rc.0 through rc.3, cut over eleven days in June — and each entry is the same template: a release-candidate disclaimer, a database and library backup warning, and instructions to move IMMICH_VERSION from v2 to v3 or the rolling v3-rc tag. The actual release notes live on a work-in-progress preview page outside the changelog.
What is KACE?
KACE's real news lands in two numbered releases a quarter; the rest of the feed is fix notices
KACE runs two lines through one feed — the on-prem SMA appliance and KACE Cloud — plus a monthly Microsoft Patch Tuesday catalog notice. Most entries are deploy-level fixes: Apple 'Not Now' handling, DEP profiles, Android AMAPI enrollment, MFA on new tenants. The substance sits in SMA 15.1, which added a native Windows ARM64 agent, support for Windows 11 24H2 UUP feature updates, and mandatory HTTPS-only appliance access.
Immich vs KACE: editorial side-by-side
Immich
0.0COLLAB
Immich is four release candidates into v3 with every feature note published somewhere else.
◆ Current state
The visible release stream is a v3.0.0 RC series — rc.0 through rc.3, cut over eleven days in June — and each entry is the same template: a release-candidate disclaimer, a database and library backup warning, and instructions to move IMMICH_VERSION from v2 to v3 or the rolling v3-rc tag. The actual release notes live on a work-in-progress preview page outside the changelog.
◆ Where it's heading
What the feed does show is a project running a disciplined pre-release: a rolling RC tag so testers do not have to chase point versions, and two-to-seven day turnarounds between candidates as bugs come in. What it does not show is a single feature, which means anyone tracking Immich through its changelog learns only that a major version is close, not what it changes.
◆ Prediction
A v3.0.0 stable release follows once the RC turnaround lengthens; the entries give no basis for predicting what it contains, because none of them describe it.
KACE
6.3COLLAB
KACE's real news lands in two numbered releases a quarter; the rest of the feed is fix notices
◆ Current state
KACE runs two lines through one feed — the on-prem SMA appliance and KACE Cloud — plus a monthly Microsoft Patch Tuesday catalog notice. Most entries are deploy-level fixes: Apple 'Not Now' handling, DEP profiles, Android AMAPI enrollment, MFA on new tenants. The substance sits in SMA 15.1, which added a native Windows ARM64 agent, support for Windows 11 24H2 UUP feature updates, and mandatory HTTPS-only appliance access.
◆ Where it's heading
The SMA line is being modernized against Microsoft's current delivery model rather than extended — ARM64 devices, UUP-based updates, TLS enforced at setup and before upgrade. KACE Cloud is where new surface appears, with payload caching, Windows device verification and custom inventory reporting in its June release. Read together, the appliance is being kept current while the hosted product absorbs the feature work.
◆ Prediction
Expect the next SMA release to keep closing gaps against Microsoft platform changes, and KACE Cloud to continue filling MDM breadth on the Apple and Android sides. The repeated enrollment fixes suggest Android AMAPI is not yet settled.
Alternatives to Immich and KACE
Other Collab products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Immich or KACE.
Jellyfin
Jellyfin drops the 10. prefix and puts 12.0 through a three-candidate preview.
PhotoPrism
PhotoPrism swapped in an ONNX vision pipeline, then opened the library to 360° media at 16K.
EGroupware
Two branches, one deadline: 23.1 security coverage ends August 15th and 26.x is the only exit.
SOGo
SOGo's 5.12 line has become a CVE conveyor belt while the team's attention sits on SOGo 6.
File Browser
File Browser is shutting down — the repo archives on 2026-09-01 and no security fixes follow.
Recent activity from Immich and KACE
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 4d agoKACESMA Agent 15.1.46 fixes .NET dependency on Windows Server 2016/2019
- 15d agoKACEKACE Cloud: Fixed issues with Apple "Not Now" responses, DEP profiles, web app icons and Android AMAPI enrollments
- 17d agoKACEJuly 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday
- 18d agoKACEKACE Cloud: Fixed issue with MFA configuration on new tenants
- 20d agoKACESMA 15.1 adds Windows ARM64 agent and enforces HTTPS-only access ⚡
- 1mo agoKACEKACE Cloud adds payload caching and custom inventory reporting
- 1mo agoImmichThird v3 candidate fixes issues found in rc.2
- 1mo agoImmichSecond v3 candidate fixes issues found in rc.1
- 1mo agoImmichRolling v3-rc tag introduced for prereleases
- 1mo agoImmichFirst v3 release candidate opens the major-version cut
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Immich and KACE?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. KACE is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 0.0), with 1 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Immich better than KACE?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. KACE is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 0.0), with 1 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Immich?
Top Immich alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Immich alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/immich for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to KACE?
Top KACE alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "KACE alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/kace for the full list with editorial commentary on each.