Immich
Photo and video backup solution directly from your mobile phone (alternative to Google Photos).
- GitHub stars
- 116,123
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v3.3.1
8 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
2,700 commits
Replaces
Paid products Immich can stand in for.
How to self-host Immich
Immich runs on 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.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Guides that cover it
Best self-hosted Google Photos alternatives (2026)
Immich, PhotoPrism, Ente, LibrePhotos, Lychee and PiGallery2 compared: mobile backup, face recognition, hardware needs and who each one is for.
Self-hosting for beginners: what it is and how to start
What self-hosting means, why people run their own apps, the three ways to do it, what you need to know about backups and updates, and good first apps.
Questions
Is Immich free?
Yes. Immich 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 Immich?
Yes. Immich runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Immich replace?
People use Immich instead of Amazon Photos, Google Photos or iCloud Photos.
Is Immich still maintained?
The last change to Immich's code was on 12 October 2026, with 2700 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
App data from awesome-selfhosted (CC BY-SA 3.0), stars and activity from GitHub.