Does PhotoPrism run on a Raspberry Pi?
Yes. The stable releases are available as a multi-arch image for 64-bit AMD, Intel and ARM processors, so Raspberry Pi and Apple Silicon users get…
PhotoPrism: Self-Hosted AI Photo Manager
PhotoPrism is a privacy-first app for browsing, organising and sharing photos and videos on your own server.
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| Requirement | PhotoPrism | Immich | LibrePhotos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Min hardware | Not stated | 2 cores · 6 GB RAM | 2 cores · 4 GB RAM · 10 GB |
| Price | Free + Membership | Free | Free |
| Containers | 2 (app, MariaDB) | Worth checking: 4 (app, Postgres +2) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | MariaDB | Postgres | PostgreSQL |
| Runtime | Go | Node | Python |
| Install options | Docker + Linux | Docker only | Docker + Kubernetes, Windows |
| Clients | – | iOSAndroid | – |
Common questions
How do I back up my phone to PhotoPrism?
Use a compatible app such as PhotoSync to back up iOS and Android phones in the background. WebDAV clients such as Windows Explorer and Finder can…
What does PhotoPrism do automatically?
It labels pictures based on content and location, recognises the faces of family and friends, and can extract and merge metadata from Exif, XMP and…
Is PhotoPrism completely free?
The self-hosted community edition is free. The project is funded by memberships, and members get additional features such as interactive world maps.
Alternatives to PhotoPrism
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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
LibrePhotos
A photo management service with automatic face recognition, object detection and semantic search powered by machine learning.
Freex86 + ARMPython