Immich vs MeTube
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Immich
High-performance self-hosted photo and video backup
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MeTube
Web UI for downloading video from YouTube and many sites
| Feature | Immich | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 109,945 | ★ 14,359 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | YouTube Premium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Immich or MeTube better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community, while MeTube is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Immich and MeTube free and open-source?
Yes. Immich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MeTube under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Immich and MeTube with Docker?
Immich: yes. MeTube: yes.