Lychee vs Photonix
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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Photonix
Self-hosted photo gallery with face and location detection
| Feature | Lychee | Photonix |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,255 | ★ 1,954 |
| First released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, Flickr | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lychee or Photonix better?
Lychee is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Photonix if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Lychee and Photonix free and open-source?
Yes. Lychee is licensed under MIT and Photonix under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lychee and Photonix with Docker?
Lychee: yes. Photonix: yes.