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PiGallery2 vs Chevereto: catalog facts
PiGallery2	Chevereto
Free Free to download and run.	Freemium Self-hosting can start free; the managed Chevereto Cloud is paid after a 14-day trial.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Follows your existing folder layout Runs well on a Raspberry Pi	Multi-user accounts with public and private albums Docker image for self-hosting
Gallery rather than a full photo backup solution Needs a server to run	Built for hosting and sharing more than personal library organization Managed hosting option is paid
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed 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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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