nanogallery2 vs PhotoPrism
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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nanogallery2
JavaScript photo and video gallery library you host yourself
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PhotoPrism
AI-powered photo app for the decentralized web
| Feature | nanogallery2 | PhotoPrism |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 791 | ★ 40,046 |
| First released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Flickr, SmugMug | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is nanogallery2 or PhotoPrism better?
Neither is universally better. PhotoPrism has the larger community, while nanogallery2 is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are nanogallery2 and PhotoPrism free and open-source?
Yes. nanogallery2 is licensed under GPL-3.0 and PhotoPrism under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run nanogallery2 and PhotoPrism with Docker?
nanogallery2: check the project docs for container support. PhotoPrism: yes.