SHSelfHostIndex

Easiest Photo Management to self-host

17 photo management apps that are easy to get running, ranked by verified deploy effort, project health, and popularity. 1 have a verified ≈5-minute Docker setup.

The shortlist at a glance

AppDeploy effortDifficultyMin. RAMLicense★ Stars
Immich≈5-minute setupMedium2,048 MBAGPL-3.0116,179
LycheeUnder-an-hour setupEasy512 MBMIT4,309
PiwigoUnder-an-hour setupEasy512 MBGPL-2.03,865
CheveretoUnder-an-hour setupEasy512 MBProprietary996
PhotofieldUnder-an-hour setupEasy256 MBMIT610
PiGallery2Under-an-hour setupEasy512 MBMIT2,297
PhotoviewUnder-an-hour setupEasy512 MBAGPL-3.06,549
PictShareUnder-an-hour setupEasy128 MBAGPL-3.0949
LutimUnder-an-hour setupEasy128 MBAGPL-3.0300
gallery-dlRead-the-docs projectEasy128 MBGPL-2.020,067

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