PhotoPrism 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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PhotoPrism
AI-powered photo app for the decentralized web
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PiGallery2
Fast directory-based photo gallery with search and maps
| Feature | PhotoPrism | PiGallery2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 40,046 | ★ 2,251 |
| First released | 2018 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PhotoPrism or PiGallery2 better?
Neither is universally better. PhotoPrism has the larger community, while PiGallery2 is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are PhotoPrism and PiGallery2 free and open-source?
Yes. PhotoPrism is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PiGallery2 under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PhotoPrism and PiGallery2 with Docker?
PhotoPrism: yes. PiGallery2: yes.