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Mediagoblin vs Photoview

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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ME Mediagoblin Media publishing platform that anyone can run (alternative to Flickr, VS PH Photoview Simple photo gallery for personal servers
FeatureMediagoblinPhotoview
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguagePythonGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker
GitHub stars—★ 6,496
First released20202019
Replaces—Google Photos

Why pick each one

Choose Mediagoblin if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Mediagoblin details

Choose Photoview if…

  • Uses your folder structure
  • Lightweight
  • Easy setup
Photoview details

Frequently asked questions

Is Mediagoblin or Photoview better?

Photoview is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Mediagoblin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Mediagoblin and Photoview free and open-source?

Yes. Mediagoblin is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Photoview under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Mediagoblin and Photoview with Docker?

Mediagoblin: check the project docs for container support. Photoview: yes.

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