Friendiqa Hub vs Coppermine
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Friendiqa Hub
Federated photo gallery and social timeline
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Coppermine
Multi-purpose, full-featured web picture gallery
| Feature | Friendiqa Hub | Coppermine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 73 |
| First released | 2019 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Instagram, Flickr | Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Friendiqa Hub or Coppermine better?
Neither is universally better. Friendiqa Hub has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Friendiqa Hub and Coppermine free and open-source?
Yes. Friendiqa Hub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Coppermine under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Friendiqa Hub and Coppermine with Docker?
Friendiqa Hub: yes. Coppermine: check the project docs for container support.