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fgallery vs Stingle API Server

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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FG fgallery Archived Minimalist static photo gallery generator VS ST Stingle API Server Self-hostable backend for the Stingle encrypted photo apps
FeaturefgalleryStingle API Server
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score9 · At risk57 · Fair
StatusArchivedActively maintained
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM128 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 248★ 15
First released20132020
ReplacesFlickr, Google PhotosGoogle Photos

What are fgallery and Stingle API Server?

fgallery

fgallery is a static photo gallery generator that produces a minimalist, self-contained HTML gallery from a folder of images. The generated gallery is fully static, privacy-respecting, and can be hosted on any web server.

  • Minimalist static galleries
  • Self-contained output
  • Mobile friendly
  • No tracking

Stingle API Server

Stingle API Server is the self-hostable PHP backend for Stingle Photos, an end-to-end encrypted photo and video backup app. Running your own server lets the Stingle mobile clients back up encrypted media to infrastructure you control.

  • End-to-end encrypted photos
  • Self-hostable API server
  • Stingle mobile clients
  • Private backup

fgallery vs Stingle API Server: key differences

The biggest difference is maintenance: fgallery's repository is archived and no longer developed, while Stingle API Server is actively maintained. Fgallery is written in JavaScript, while Stingle API Server is built with PHP. Licensing differs — MIT for fgallery versus AGPL-3.0 for Stingle API Server. Fgallery is the lighter option, starting around 128 MB of RAM against 1,024 MB for Stingle API Server. Fgallery is the more established project (first released 2013), while Stingle API Server arrived in 2020. Fgallery has the considerably larger community, at 248 GitHub stars versus 15. Stingle API Server lists first-class Docker deployment; fgallery does not.

Why pick each one

Choose fgallery if…

  • Clean simple design
  • Privacy respecting

Watch out for

  • Command-line only
  • Minimal features
fgallery details

Choose Stingle API Server if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP

Watch out for

  • Setup is involved
  • Smaller ecosystem
Stingle API Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is fgallery or Stingle API Server better?

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

Are fgallery and Stingle API Server free and open-source?

Yes. fgallery is licensed under MIT and Stingle API Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run fgallery and Stingle API Server with Docker?

fgallery: check the project docs for container support. Stingle API Server: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, fgallery or Stingle API Server?

fgallery has the smaller minimum footprint at 128 MB of RAM, compared to about 1,024 MB for Stingle API Server. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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