PhotoPrism vs Single File PHP Gallery
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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Single File PHP Gallery
Web gallery in one single PHP file
| Feature | PhotoPrism | Single File PHP Gallery |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 40,046 | — |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Single File PHP Gallery if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PhotoPrism or Single File PHP Gallery better?
Neither is universally better. PhotoPrism has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PhotoPrism and Single File PHP Gallery free and open-source?
Yes. PhotoPrism is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Single File PHP Gallery under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PhotoPrism and Single File PHP Gallery with Docker?
PhotoPrism: yes. Single File PHP Gallery: check the project docs for container support.