Piwigo vs Sigal
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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Piwigo
Open-source photo gallery for the web
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Sigal
Simple static photo gallery generator written in Python
| Feature | Piwigo | Sigal |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,836 | ★ 942 |
| First released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Flickr, Google Photos | Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Piwigo or Sigal better?
Neither is universally better. Piwigo has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Piwigo and Sigal free and open-source?
Yes. Piwigo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Sigal under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Piwigo and Sigal with Docker?
Piwigo: yes. Sigal: check the project docs for container support.