Immich Kiosk vs PhotoPrism
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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Immich Kiosk
Lightweight slideshow for running on kiosk devices and browsers that
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PhotoPrism
AI-powered photo app for the decentralized web
| Feature | Immich Kiosk | PhotoPrism |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,622 | ★ 40,046 |
| First released | 2026 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Choose Immich Kiosk if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Immich Kiosk or PhotoPrism better?
Neither is universally better. PhotoPrism has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Immich Kiosk and PhotoPrism free and open-source?
Yes. Immich Kiosk is licensed under GPL-3.0 and PhotoPrism under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Immich Kiosk and PhotoPrism with Docker?
Immich Kiosk: yes. PhotoPrism: yes.