Ente Photos vs Memtly
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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Memtly
Event photo sharing platform and gallery with slideshow that allows
| Feature | Ente Photos | Memtly |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | C# |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 186 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Memtly if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in C#
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or Memtly better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while Memtly is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and Memtly free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Memtly under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and Memtly with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. Memtly: yes.