Self-hostable open-source Google Photos alternatives
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Among 3 self-hostable open-source Google Photos alternatives tracked here, Immich currently leads on the Self-Host Health Score (99/100, 103k★, last commit today). For a Raspberry Pi or a low-RAM VPS, PhotoPrism is the lightest at a documented ~4096 MB (MariaDB). 3 of them publish official ARM64 images (Raspberry Pi / Apple Silicon). 2 offer a one-click deploy (e.g. DigitalOcean, Vultr, PikaPods, Railway).
| Tool | Health | Stars | Database | Min RAM | ARM/Pi | One-click | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immich
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High-performance self-hosted photo/video backup with mobile apps. |
99 Thriving |
103k★ TypeScript |
PostgreSQL | 6144 MB | ✓ ● | DigitalOcean ↗ Vultr ↗ | today AGPL-3.0 |
| PhotoPrism
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AI-powered photo app for browsing and organizing your library. |
97 Thriving |
40k★ Go |
MariaDB | 4096 MB | ✓ ● | PikaPods ↗ DigitalOcean ↗ Railway ↗ | today |
| LibrePhotos
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Self-hosted photo management with face/object recognition. |
71 Healthy |
8.0k★ Python |
PostgreSQL | 4096 MB | ✓ ● | — | today MIT |
FAQ
What is the best self-hostable Google Photos alternative?
By the live Self-Host Health Score, Immich ranks highest (99/100).
Which open-source Google Photos alternatives run on a Raspberry Pi?
Those publishing official ARM64 images: Immich, PhotoPrism, LibrePhotos.
Which is the lightest on RAM?
PhotoPrism, at about 4096 MB.