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ChronoFrame vs Photofield: catalog facts
ChronoFramePhotofield
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free to download and run.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Supports Apple Live Photos and Google Motion Photos
  • Map view built from photo GPS data
  • Single binary, easy to deploy
  • Does not modify or move your photos
  • Geocoding relies on the Mapbox service
  • Aimed at showcasing a personal gallery rather than phone backup
  • Gallery and viewer rather than a full photo manager
  • Smaller project than the established alternatives
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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