Hydrus Network vs Photofield
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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Hydrus Network
Self-hosted tag-based media organizer and image database
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Photofield
Fast experimental photo viewer for huge libraries
| Feature | Hydrus Network | Photofield |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | WTFPL | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,148 | ★ 598 |
| First released | 2011 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, Eagle | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydrus Network or Photofield better?
Neither is universally better. Hydrus Network has the larger community, while Photofield is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Hydrus Network and Photofield free and open-source?
Yes. Hydrus Network is licensed under WTFPL and Photofield under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hydrus Network and Photofield with Docker?
Hydrus Network: check the project docs for container support. Photofield: yes.
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