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Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free to download and run.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Keeps your existing folder structure
  • Similar-image search and face recognition
  • Follows your existing folder layout
  • Runs well on a Raspberry Pi
  • You host and maintain the server yourself
  • Browsing gallery rather than a phone backup service
  • Gallery rather than a full photo backup solution
  • Needs a server to run
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License not stated 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 September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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