Immich vs PictShare
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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PictShare
Self-hosted image and media sharing with resizing
| Feature | Immich | PictShare |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 109,945 | ★ 945 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Imgur |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Immich or PictShare better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community, while PictShare is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Immich and PictShare free and open-source?
Yes. Immich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PictShare under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Immich and PictShare with Docker?
Immich: yes. PictShare: yes.