HomeGallery vs Lychee
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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Lychee
Self-hosted photo management made easy
| Feature | HomeGallery | Lychee |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,170 | ★ 4,255 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | Google Photos, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is HomeGallery or Lychee better?
Lychee is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider HomeGallery if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are HomeGallery and Lychee free and open-source?
Yes. HomeGallery is licensed under MIT and Lychee under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HomeGallery and Lychee with Docker?
HomeGallery: yes. Lychee: yes.