Damselfly vs fgallery
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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Damselfly
Server-based photo management for large libraries
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fgallery
Minimalist static photo gallery generator
| Feature | Damselfly | fgallery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C# | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,781 | ★ 251 |
| First released | 2020 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | Flickr, Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Damselfly or fgallery better?
Neither is universally better. Damselfly has the larger community, while fgallery is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Damselfly and fgallery free and open-source?
Yes. Damselfly is licensed under GPL-3.0 and fgallery under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Damselfly and fgallery with Docker?
Damselfly: yes. fgallery: check the project docs for container support.