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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FeatureEnte PhotosMyPhotoShare
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageDartJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 28,201★ 15
First released20222014
ReplacesGoogle Photos, iCloud PhotosGoogle Photos, Flickr

Why pick each one

Choose Ente Photos if…

  • Strong encryption
  • Polished apps
  • Privacy-first
Ente Photos details

Choose MyPhotoShare if…

  • Fast static output
  • Low maintenance
MyPhotoShare details

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.

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