Best Open Source Alternatives to Google Photos

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Google Photos — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 7 alternatives

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Google Photos alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to Google Photos, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Immich	109,463	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit
PhotoPrism	40,020	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Darktable	12,867	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Aug 2026	Visit
Lychee	4,252	MIT	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit
RawTherapee	4,087	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Jul 2026	Visit
digiKam	796	GPL-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Dec 2019	Visit
Fotema	191	GPL-3.0	Linux	No	Jul 2026	Visit