Ente Photos vs MyPhotoShare
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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MyPhotoShare
Static web photo gallery generator from a folder of media
| Feature | Ente Photos | MyPhotoShare |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 15 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Google Photos, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or MyPhotoShare better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while MyPhotoShare is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and MyPhotoShare free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MyPhotoShare under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and MyPhotoShare with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. MyPhotoShare: check the project docs for container support.