Ente Photos vs Zenphoto
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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Zenphoto
Open-source CMS for photo galleries and multimedia
| Feature | Ente Photos | Zenphoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 319 |
| First released | 2022 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | SmugMug, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or Zenphoto better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while Zenphoto is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and Zenphoto free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Zenphoto under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and Zenphoto with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. Zenphoto: yes.