Best Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom

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

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 4 alternatives

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Open-source alternatives to Adobe Lightroom, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Immich	118,076	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit
PhotoPrism	40,396	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Nov 2026	Visit
Darktable	13,383	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit
RawTherapee	4,265	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit

Top open-source Adobe Lightroom alternatives

Immich118,076AGPL-3.0

Immich replaces Google Photos with a self-hosted gallery featuring local network syncing, facial recognition, and zero monthly cloud storage fees.

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PhotoPrism40,396AGPL-3.0

PhotoPrism is a self-hosted alternative to Google Photos that organizes local libraries with on-device facial recognition and zero recurring cloud fees.

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Darktable13,383GPL-3.0

Darktable is a free desktop RAW photo editor replacing Adobe Lightroom with non-destructive color grading, local cataloging, and zero subscription fees.

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RawTherapee4,265GPL-3.0

RawTherapee is a free raw photo editor replacing Adobe Lightroom's develop module with 32-bit floating-point processing and local sidecar files.

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Best Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom

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