Images.weserv.nl 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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Images.weserv.nl
Self-hostable image proxy and on-the-fly resizing service
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Lychee
Self-hosted photo management made easy
| Feature | Images.weserv.nl | Lychee |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | C++ | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,742 | ★ 4,255 |
| First released | 2014 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Cloudinary, imgix | Google Photos, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Images.weserv.nl or Lychee better?
Lychee is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Images.weserv.nl if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Images.weserv.nl and Lychee free and open-source?
Yes. Images.weserv.nl is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Lychee under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Images.weserv.nl and Lychee with Docker?
Images.weserv.nl: yes. Lychee: yes.