PhotoStructure vs Photoview
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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PhotoStructure
All your family's photos and videos automatically organized into a fun
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Photoview
Simple photo gallery for personal servers
| Feature | PhotoStructure | Photoview |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Nodejs | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 6,496 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | — | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Choose PhotoStructure if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Nodejs
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PhotoStructure or Photoview better?
Photoview is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PhotoStructure if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are PhotoStructure and Photoview free and open-source?
Yes. PhotoStructure is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Photoview under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PhotoStructure and Photoview with Docker?
PhotoStructure: check the project docs for container support. Photoview: yes.