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Immich

A modern Google Photos alternative to manage your photo library at home.

Immich helps you back up, organize and browse photos and videos through a modern, fast and polished interface. It is currently one of the most compelling self-hosted photo platforms available.

Immich

Why use Immich?

Immich aims to provide an experience close to mainstream consumer photo platforms while keeping your files under your control. It already offers mobile backup, timeline browsing, albums, and strong search and organization features.

Who is it for?

  • People who want to leave Google Photos
  • Families with large photo and video libraries
  • Homelabs looking for a modern photo service

Strengths

  • Very polished interface
  • Convenient mobile backup
  • Great browsing experience
  • Fast-moving project

Things to keep in mind

  • The project evolves quickly, so updates should be followed carefully
  • Photo libraries can grow very fast
  • Performance depends on storage and hardware