Photoview 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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Photoview
Simple photo gallery for personal servers
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PiGallery2
Fast directory-based photo gallery with search and maps
| Feature | Photoview | PiGallery2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,496 | ★ 2,251 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Google Photos | Google Photos |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Photoview or PiGallery2 better?
Neither is universally better. Photoview has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Photoview and PiGallery2 free and open-source?
Yes. Photoview is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PiGallery2 under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Photoview and PiGallery2 with Docker?
Photoview: yes. PiGallery2: yes.