Ente Photos vs LibrePhotos
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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LibrePhotos
Self-hosted smart photo management
| Feature | Ente Photos | LibrePhotos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Dart | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 8,021 |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Choose LibrePhotos if…
- Smart organization features
- Permissive license
- Privacy-friendly
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or LibrePhotos better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while LibrePhotos is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and LibrePhotos free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and LibrePhotos under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and LibrePhotos with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. LibrePhotos: yes.