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Nextcloud Photos vs PiGallery2

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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NE Nextcloud Photos Photo timeline and album app for Nextcloud VS PI PiGallery2 Fast directory-based photo gallery with search and maps
FeatureNextcloud PhotosPiGallery2
CategoryPhoto ManagementPhoto Management
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 713★ 2,251
First released20202016
ReplacesGoogle Photos, iCloud PhotosGoogle Photos

Why pick each one

Choose Nextcloud Photos if…

  • Leverages existing Nextcloud
  • Official app
Nextcloud Photos details

Choose PiGallery2 if…

  • Does not touch your files
  • Runs well on a Raspberry Pi
PiGallery2 details

Frequently asked questions

Is Nextcloud Photos or PiGallery2 better?

PiGallery2 is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Nextcloud Photos if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Nextcloud Photos and PiGallery2 free and open-source?

Yes. Nextcloud Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PiGallery2 under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Nextcloud Photos and PiGallery2 with Docker?

Nextcloud Photos: yes. PiGallery2: yes.

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