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ChronoFrame vs SPIS: catalog facts
ChronoFrameSPIS
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Supports Apple Live Photos and Google Motion Photos
  • Map view built from photo GPS data
  • No separate database or extra services to set up
  • Light enough to run on a Raspberry Pi
  • Geocoding relies on the Mapbox service
  • Aimed at showcasing a personal gallery rather than phone backup
  • Displays existing files rather than providing phone backup or uploads
  • Deliberately minimal, without face recognition or albums
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
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 October 2, 2026

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