Best Open Source Alternatives to iCloud Photos

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to iCloud 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 · 6 alternatives

iCloud Photos

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iCloud Photos alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to iCloud Photos, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Piwigo	3,829	GPL-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
piGallery2	2,248	MIT	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Chevereto Free	948	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Sigal	942	MIT	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Aug 2026	Visit
thumbsup	860	MIT	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Feb 2026	Visit
PhotoStream	485	MIT	LinuxmacOSDockerWeb	Yes	Jun 2026	Visit