Immich vs Memories
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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Memories
Photo management app for Nextcloud with timeline and AI
| Feature | Immich | Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 109,945 | ★ 3,816 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Google Photos, iCloud Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Immich or Memories better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Immich and Memories free and open-source?
Yes. Immich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Memories under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Immich and Memories with Docker?
Immich: yes. Memories: yes.