Lychee 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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Lychee
Self-hosted photo management made easy
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nanogallery2
JavaScript photo and video gallery library you host yourself
| Feature | Lychee | nanogallery2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,255 | ★ 791 |
| First released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, Flickr | Flickr, SmugMug |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lychee or nanogallery2 better?
Neither is universally better. Lychee has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Lychee and nanogallery2 free and open-source?
Yes. Lychee is licensed under MIT and nanogallery2 under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lychee and nanogallery2 with Docker?
Lychee: yes. nanogallery2: check the project docs for container support.