fgallery 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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FeaturefgalleryMyPhotoShare
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 251★ 15
First released20132014
ReplacesFlickr, Google PhotosGoogle Photos, Flickr

Why pick each one

Choose fgallery if…

  • Clean simple design
  • Privacy respecting
fgallery details

Choose MyPhotoShare if…

  • Fast static output
  • Low maintenance
MyPhotoShare details

Frequently asked questions

Is fgallery or MyPhotoShare better?

fgallery is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider MyPhotoShare if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are fgallery and MyPhotoShare free and open-source?

Yes. fgallery is licensed under MIT and MyPhotoShare under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run fgallery and MyPhotoShare with Docker?

fgallery: check the project docs for container support. MyPhotoShare: check the project docs for container support.

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