MyPhotoShare vs Piwigo
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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MyPhotoShare
Static web photo gallery generator from a folder of media
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Piwigo
Open-source photo gallery for the web
| Feature | MyPhotoShare | Piwigo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15 | ★ 3,836 |
| First released | 2014 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, Flickr | Flickr, Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is MyPhotoShare or Piwigo better?
Piwigo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider MyPhotoShare if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MyPhotoShare and Piwigo free and open-source?
Yes. MyPhotoShare is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Piwigo under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MyPhotoShare and Piwigo with Docker?
MyPhotoShare: check the project docs for container support. Piwigo: yes.