Immich vs nanogallery2
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
High-performance self-hosted photo and video backup
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nanogallery2
JavaScript photo and video gallery library you host yourself
| Feature | Immich | nanogallery2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 109,945 | ★ 791 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Flickr, SmugMug |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Immich or nanogallery2 better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community, while nanogallery2 is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Immich and nanogallery2 free and open-source?
Yes. Immich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and nanogallery2 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Immich and nanogallery2 with Docker?
Immich: yes. nanogallery2: check the project docs for container support.