Ente Photos vs Single File PHP Gallery
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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Single File PHP Gallery
Web gallery in one single PHP file
| Feature | Ente Photos | Single File PHP Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Dart | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | — |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Single File PHP Gallery if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or Single File PHP Gallery better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while Single File PHP Gallery is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and Single File PHP Gallery free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Single File PHP Gallery under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and Single File PHP Gallery with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. Single File PHP Gallery: check the project docs for container support.