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Free and open source.

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Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Keeps your existing folder structure
  • Similar-image search and face recognition
  • No separate database or extra services to set up
  • Light enough to run on a Raspberry Pi
  • You host and maintain the server yourself
  • Browsing gallery rather than a phone backup service
  • 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 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 October 2, 2026

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