nanogallery2 vs Zenphoto
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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Zenphoto
Open-source CMS for photo galleries and multimedia
| Feature | nanogallery2 | Zenphoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 791 | ★ 319 |
| First released | 2017 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Flickr, SmugMug | SmugMug, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is nanogallery2 or Zenphoto better?
nanogallery2 is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Zenphoto if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are nanogallery2 and Zenphoto free and open-source?
Yes. nanogallery2 is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Zenphoto under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run nanogallery2 and Zenphoto with Docker?
nanogallery2: check the project docs for container support. Zenphoto: yes.