How much hardware does LibrePhotos need?
The minimum is 2 CPU cores, 4 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage plus your photo library. The project recommends 4 or more cores, 8 GB or more of RAM and…
LibrePhotos: Self-Hosted Photo Management
LibrePhotos is a self-hosted photo management service with face recognition, object detection and semantic search.
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| Requirement | LibrePhotos | Immich | PhotoPrism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Min hardware | 2 cores · 4 GB RAM · 10 GB | 2 cores · 6 GB RAM | Not stated |
| Price | Free | Free | Free + Membership |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | Worth checking: 4 (app, Postgres +2) | 2 (app, MariaDB) |
| Database | PostgreSQL | Postgres | MariaDB |
| Runtime | Python | Node | Go |
| Install options | Docker + Kubernetes, Windows | Docker only | Docker + Linux |
| Clients | – | iOSAndroid | – |
Common questions
Why does LibrePhotos want so much memory?
Machine learning features such as face recognition, scene classification and image captioning are memory-intensive, so 8 GB or more of RAM is…
How do I install LibrePhotos?
The single-container deployment is recommended for most people. Docker Compose, Kubernetes, Unraid and a Windows standalone package are also…
Can I share photos with other people?
Yes. LibrePhotos supports multiple users, shared albums and public links, and it has mobile apps for Android and iOS.
Alternatives to LibrePhotos
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Immich
The open source Google Photos alternative with automatic mobile backup, facial recognition, and full privacy on your own hardware.
Freex86 + ARMNode
PhotoPrism
A privacy-first app for browsing, organising and sharing photos and videos, with automatic labels and face recognition.
Free + Membershipx86 + ARMGo