Chevereto vs Damselfly Web
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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Chevereto
Self-hosted image hosting and sharing platform
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Damselfly Web
Server-based digital asset manager for large photo libraries
| Feature | Chevereto | Damselfly Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 951 | ★ 700 |
| First released | 2013 | 2011 |
| Replaces | Imgur, Flickr | Flickr, YouTube |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Chevereto or Damselfly Web better?
Chevereto is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Damselfly Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Chevereto and Damselfly Web free and open-source?
Yes. Chevereto is licensed under Proprietary and Damselfly Web under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chevereto and Damselfly Web with Docker?
Chevereto: yes. Damselfly Web: yes.