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Also covers image tools and self hosted · open source
LibrePhotos provides self-hosted photo management with face recognition, object detection, and semantic search.
Alternatives
The Best Piwigo Alternatives in 2026
15 alternatives2 free · 8 open source
Looking for something like Piwigo? Here are 15 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 8 are open source.
Piwigo is open-source photo library and digital asset management software, available as a hosted service or for self-hosting.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionLibrePhotosLibrePhotos provides self-hosted photo management with face…Free or freemium optionMemoriesMemories provides photo management for Nextcloud with…Another optionFile ManagerXBackBone is a self-hosted file and media sharing platform…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LibrePhotos | — | Yes | Android, iOS, Linux |
| 2 | File Manager | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Immich | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 4 | Urocissa | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Photofield | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Immich | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Urocissa | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Photoview | — | Yes | Web, Linux |
| 9 | PhotoPrism | — | Not stated | — |
| 10 | Memories | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
All Piwigo alternatives
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File Manager
xbackbone.appAlso covers image tools, media, and self hosted · same kind of online tool
XBackBone is a self-hosted file and media sharing platform with support for instant sharing tools.
3
Immich
immich.appAlso covers image tools and self hosted · same kind of online tool
Immich supports self-hosted photo and video backup, organization, browsing, and search on a personal server.
4
Urocissa
hsa00000.github.io/urocissaAlso covers image tools and self hosted
Urocissa serves large photo collections as a self-hosted gallery, with search and filtering described on its project page.
5
Also covers image tools and self hosted · open source
Photofield offers a self-hosted photo gallery packaged as a single binary, with a focus on speed and simplicity.
6
Also covers image tools and self hosted · open source
The Immich GitHub project describes a self-hosted system for managing photos and videos.
7
Also covers image tools and self hosted · open source
Built with Rust and Vue, Urocissa is a self-hosted gallery for large collections of photos and videos.
8
Also covers image tools and self hosted · open source
Photoview offers a photo gallery for personal servers that users host themselves.
9
PhotoPrism
github.com/photoprism/photoprismAlso covers image tools and self hosted
PhotoPrism is described in its repository as a photos app using artificial intelligence.
10
Also covers image tools · same kind of online tool · free
Memories provides photo management for Nextcloud with self-hosted storage, mobile uploads, and optional encryption.
11
Also covers image tools · same kind of online tool · free
Ente Photos provides end-to-end encrypted photo storage with cross-platform apps, open-source code, and self-hosting options.
12
HomeGallery
home-gallery.orgAlso covers image tools
HomeGallery provides self-hosted photo and video browsing through a web gallery while retaining the user’s existing folders.
13
Also covers image tools · open source
Zipline hosts file uploads for ShareX and other clients through a self-managed upload server.
14
Also covers image tools · open source
Immich-Go imports large Google Photos Takeout archives into a self-hosted Immich server as an alternative to the Immich CLI.
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Also covers image tools · open source
ImageStore offers a self-hosted photo gallery with desktop and mobile browser interfaces, uploads, and automatic thumbnails.
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What is the best alternative to Piwigo?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Piwigo are LibrePhotos, File Manager, and Immich.
Is there a free alternative to Piwigo?
Yes. Memories and ente are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Piwigo?
Yes: LibrePhotos, Photofield, Immich, and Urocissa.
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