Chevereto 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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Chevereto
Self-hosted image hosting and sharing platform
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Immich
High-performance self-hosted photo and video backup
| Feature | Chevereto | Immich |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 951 | ★ 109,945 |
| First released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Imgur, Flickr | Google Photos, iCloud Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Chevereto or Immich better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community, while Chevereto is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Chevereto and Immich free and open-source?
Yes. Chevereto is licensed under Proprietary and Immich under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Chevereto and Immich with Docker?
Chevereto: yes. Immich: yes.