Ente Photos vs PictShare
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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PictShare
Self-hosted image and media sharing with resizing
| Feature | Ente Photos | PictShare |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 945 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Imgur |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or PictShare better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while PictShare is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and PictShare free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PictShare under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and PictShare with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. PictShare: yes.