Chevereto

Ultimate image sharing software. Create your very own personal image hosting website in just minutes.

GitHub stars
996
License
AGPL-3.0
Latest release
4.5.7
20 August 2026
Last commit
22 September 2026
Runs on
PHP, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

15 commits

Replaces

Paid products Chevereto can stand in for.

How to self-host Chevereto

Chevereto runs on PHP and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Chevereto free?

Yes. Chevereto is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Chevereto?

Yes. Chevereto runs on PHP and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Chevereto replace?

People use Chevereto instead of SmugMug or Flickr.

Is Chevereto still maintained?

The last change to Chevereto's code was on 22 September 2026, with 15 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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