Friendiqa Hub vs Zenphoto
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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Zenphoto
Open-source CMS for photo galleries and multimedia
| Feature | Friendiqa Hub | Zenphoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 130 | ★ 319 |
| First released | 2019 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Instagram, Flickr | SmugMug, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Friendiqa Hub or Zenphoto better?
Neither is universally better. Zenphoto has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Friendiqa Hub and Zenphoto free and open-source?
Yes. Friendiqa Hub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Zenphoto under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Friendiqa Hub and Zenphoto with Docker?
Friendiqa Hub: yes. Zenphoto: yes.