Lutim vs Zipline
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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Lutim
Privacy-focused image hosting with auto-expiration
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Zipline
ShareX and file upload server with a clean dashboard
| Feature | Lutim | Zipline |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | File Sync & Storage |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Perl | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 300 | ★ 3,313 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Imgur | Imgur, Dropbox |
Why pick each one
Choose Zipline if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Lutim or Zipline better?
Neither is universally better. Zipline 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 Zipline free and open-source?
Yes. Lutim is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Zipline under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lutim and Zipline with Docker?
Lutim: yes. Zipline: yes.