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PiGallery2 vs ChronoFrame: catalog facts
PiGallery2	ChronoFrame
Free Free to download and run.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Follows your existing folder layout Runs well on a Raspberry Pi	Supports Apple Live Photos and Google Motion Photos Map view built from photo GPS data
Gallery rather than a full photo backup solution Needs a server to run	Geocoding relies on the Mapbox service Aimed at showcasing a personal gallery rather than phone backup
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
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 October 2, 2026

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