Compare software

ChronoFrame vs PiGallery2: catalog facts
ChronoFrame	PiGallery2
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	Follows your existing folder layout Runs well on a Raspberry Pi
Geocoding relies on the Mapbox service Aimed at showcasing a personal gallery rather than phone backup	Gallery rather than a full photo backup solution Needs a server to run
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.