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HomeGalleryPhotoview
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Keeps your existing folder structure
  • Similar-image search and face recognition
  • Uses your existing folder structure as albums
  • Multiple users with separate photo directories
  • You host and maintain the server yourself
  • Browsing gallery rather than a phone backup service
  • Official iOS app is no longer maintained
  • Requires running your own server
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated 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 September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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