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Damselfly Web 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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DA Damselfly Web Server-based digital asset manager for large photo libraries VS PH Photoview Simple photo gallery for personal servers
FeatureDamselfly WebPhotoview
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonGo
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 700★ 6,496
First released20112019
ReplacesFlickr, YouTubeGoogle Photos

Why pick each one

Choose Damselfly Web if…

  • Handles many media types
  • Privacy respecting
Damselfly Web details

Choose Photoview if…

  • Uses your folder structure
  • Lightweight
  • Easy setup
Photoview details

Frequently asked questions

Is Damselfly Web or Photoview better?

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

Are Damselfly Web and Photoview free and open-source?

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

Can I run Damselfly Web and Photoview with Docker?

Damselfly Web: yes. Photoview: yes.

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