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Hydrus Network 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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HY Hydrus Network Self-hosted tag-based media organizer and image database VS LI LibrePhotos Self-hosted smart photo management
FeatureHydrus NetworkLibrePhotos
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseWTFPLMIT
LanguagePythonPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binary, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 3,148★ 8,021
First released20112020
ReplacesGoogle Photos, EagleGoogle Photos

Why pick each one

Choose Hydrus Network if…

  • Extremely powerful tagging
  • Handles huge collections
Hydrus Network details

Choose LibrePhotos if…

  • Smart organization features
  • Permissive license
  • Privacy-friendly
LibrePhotos details

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydrus Network or LibrePhotos better?

LibrePhotos is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Hydrus Network if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Hydrus Network and LibrePhotos free and open-source?

Yes. Hydrus Network is licensed under WTFPL and LibrePhotos under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Hydrus Network and LibrePhotos with Docker?

Hydrus Network: check the project docs for container support. LibrePhotos: yes.

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