Immich vs PhotoPrism
Self-hosted photo backup in place of Google Photos. Immich has mobile apps with automatic upload and a timeline; PhotoPrism is strong at AI organization and runs on modest hardware.
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 104,174 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| | 39,890 | AGPL-3.0 | Go, Docker |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
Immich is a self-hosted photo and video backup with mobile apps that upload your media automatically, just like Google Photos. It offers face recognition, object search and a timeline — all running on your own server, with no subscription or storage limit.
PhotoPrism organizes your photo library with AI recognition (faces, objects, places), running on your own hardware. It's an alternative to Google Photos that works well even on a Raspberry Pi.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among Immich, PhotoPrism?
It depends on your case. Immich is the most popular (104,174 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are Immich, PhotoPrism free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.