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PiGallery2 vs Photofield: catalog facts
PiGallery2	Photofield
Free Free to download and run.	Free Free to download and run.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Follows your existing folder layout Runs well on a Raspberry Pi	Single binary, easy to deploy Does not modify or move your photos
Gallery rather than a full photo backup solution Needs a server to run	Gallery and viewer rather than a full photo manager Smaller project than the established alternatives
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
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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