Damselfly Web 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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Damselfly Web
Server-based digital asset manager for large photo libraries
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MyPhotoShare
Static web photo gallery generator from a folder of media
| Feature | Damselfly Web | MyPhotoShare |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 700 | ★ 15 |
| First released | 2011 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Flickr, YouTube | Google Photos, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Damselfly Web or MyPhotoShare better?
Neither is universally better. Damselfly Web has the larger community, while MyPhotoShare is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Damselfly Web and MyPhotoShare free and open-source?
Yes. Damselfly Web is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MyPhotoShare under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Damselfly Web and MyPhotoShare with Docker?
Damselfly Web: yes. MyPhotoShare: check the project docs for container support.