HomeGallery vs LibrePhotos
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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LibrePhotos
Self-hosted smart photo management
| Feature | HomeGallery | LibrePhotos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,170 | ★ 8,021 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Choose LibrePhotos if…
- Smart organization features
- Permissive license
- Privacy-friendly
Frequently asked questions
Is HomeGallery or LibrePhotos better?
Neither is universally better. LibrePhotos has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are HomeGallery and LibrePhotos free and open-source?
Yes. HomeGallery is licensed under MIT and LibrePhotos under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HomeGallery and LibrePhotos with Docker?
HomeGallery: yes. LibrePhotos: yes.