Immich vs Sigal
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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Sigal
Simple static photo gallery generator written in Python
| Feature | Immich | Sigal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 109,945 | ★ 942 |
| First released | 2022 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Immich or Sigal better?
Neither is universally better. Immich has the larger community, while Sigal is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Immich and Sigal free and open-source?
Yes. Immich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Sigal under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Immich and Sigal with Docker?
Immich: yes. Sigal: check the project docs for container support.