exifr vs Photoview
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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exifr
Fast JavaScript EXIF and metadata reader for photos
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Photoview
Simple photo gallery for personal servers
| Feature | exifr | Photoview |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,245 | ★ 6,496 |
| First released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Commercial metadata APIs | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is exifr or Photoview better?
Neither is universally better. Photoview has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are exifr and Photoview free and open-source?
Yes. exifr is licensed under MIT and Photoview under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run exifr and Photoview with Docker?
exifr: check the project docs for container support. Photoview: yes.