Lutim vs Immich
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted photo management options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Lutim
Privacy-focused image hosting with auto-expiration
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Immich
High-performance self-hosted photo and video backup
| Feature | Lutim | Immich |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Perl | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 300 | ★ 109,945 |
| First released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Imgur | Google Photos, iCloud Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lutim or Immich better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community, while Lutim is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Lutim and Immich free and open-source?
Yes. Lutim is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Immich under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lutim and Immich with Docker?
Lutim: yes. Immich: yes.