Coppermine vs PhotoPrism
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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Coppermine
Multi-purpose, full-featured web picture gallery
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PhotoPrism
AI-powered photo app for the decentralized web
| Feature | Coppermine | PhotoPrism |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 73 | ★ 40,046 |
| First released | 2002 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Flickr | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Coppermine or PhotoPrism better?
Neither is universally better. PhotoPrism has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Coppermine and PhotoPrism free and open-source?
Yes. Coppermine is licensed under GPL-3.0 and PhotoPrism under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Coppermine and PhotoPrism with Docker?
Coppermine: check the project docs for container support. PhotoPrism: yes.