darktable vs PictShare
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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darktable
Open-source photography workflow and RAW developer
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PictShare
Self-hosted image and media sharing with resizing
| Feature | darktable | PictShare |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | C | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, snap | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,904 | ★ 945 |
| First released | 2009 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Adobe Lightroom | Imgur |
Why pick each one
Choose darktable if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Mature project with 12.9k GitHub stars
- Written in C
Frequently asked questions
Is darktable or PictShare better?
Neither is universally better. darktable has the larger community, while PictShare is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are darktable and PictShare free and open-source?
Yes. darktable is licensed under GPL-3.0 and PictShare under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run darktable and PictShare with Docker?
darktable: check the project docs for container support. PictShare: yes.