ChronoFrame vs Lychee
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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ChronoFrame
Personal gallery application with online photo management, supporting
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Lychee
Self-hosted photo management made easy
| Feature | ChronoFrame | Lychee |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Vue | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,894 | ★ 4,255 |
| First released | 2026 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Google Photos, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Choose ChronoFrame if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is ChronoFrame or Lychee better?
Lychee is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ChronoFrame if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ChronoFrame and Lychee free and open-source?
Yes. ChronoFrame is licensed under MIT and Lychee under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ChronoFrame and Lychee with Docker?
ChronoFrame: yes. Lychee: yes.