Ente Photos vs HomeGallery
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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Ente Photos
End-to-end encrypted photo storage and backup
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HomeGallery
Self-hosted browsable photo and video gallery with similarity search
| Feature | Ente Photos | HomeGallery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Dart | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 1,170 |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or HomeGallery better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while HomeGallery is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and HomeGallery free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and HomeGallery under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and HomeGallery with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. HomeGallery: yes.