HomeGallery 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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HomeGallery
Self-hosted browsable photo and video gallery with similarity search
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Immich
High-performance self-hosted photo and video backup
| Feature | HomeGallery | Immich |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,170 | ★ 109,945 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | Google Photos, iCloud Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is HomeGallery or Immich better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are HomeGallery and Immich free and open-source?
Yes. HomeGallery is licensed under MIT and Immich under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HomeGallery and Immich with Docker?
HomeGallery: yes. Immich: yes.