PhotoPrism 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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PhotoPrism
AI-powered photo app for the decentralized web
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Zenphoto
Open-source CMS for photo galleries and multimedia
| Feature | PhotoPrism | Zenphoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 40,046 | ★ 319 |
| First released | 2018 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | SmugMug, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is PhotoPrism or Zenphoto 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 Zenphoto free and open-source?
Yes. PhotoPrism is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Zenphoto under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PhotoPrism and Zenphoto with Docker?
PhotoPrism: yes. Zenphoto: yes.