Piwigo 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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Piwigo
Open-source photo gallery for the web
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Zenphoto
Open-source CMS for photo galleries and multimedia
| Feature | Piwigo | Zenphoto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Photo Management |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,836 | ★ 319 |
| First released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Flickr, Google Photos | SmugMug, Flickr |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Piwigo or Zenphoto better?
Piwigo is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Zenphoto if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Piwigo and Zenphoto free and open-source?
Yes. Piwigo is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Zenphoto under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Piwigo and Zenphoto with Docker?
Piwigo: yes. Zenphoto: yes.