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Damselfly Web vs Immich

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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DA Damselfly Web Server-based digital asset manager for large photo libraries VS IM Immich High-performance self-hosted photo and video backup
FeatureDamselfly WebImmich
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 700★ 109,945
First released20112022
ReplacesFlickr, YouTubeGoogle Photos, iCloud Photos

Why pick each one

Choose Damselfly Web if…

  • Handles many media types
  • Privacy respecting
Damselfly Web details

Choose Immich if…

  • Excellent mobile apps
  • Fast and feature-rich
  • Very active development
Immich details

Frequently asked questions

Is Damselfly Web or Immich better?

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

Are Damselfly Web and Immich free and open-source?

Yes. Damselfly Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Immich under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Damselfly Web and Immich with Docker?

Damselfly Web: yes. Immich: yes.

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