LibrePhotos

Photo management service with a slight focus on cool graphs (alternative to Google Photos).

GitHub stars: 8,105
License: MIT
Latest release: 1.3.0
11 October 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Python, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

925 commits

Replaces

Paid products LibrePhotos can stand in for.

Amazon PhotosPhoto storage for Amazon Prime members.Google PhotosPhoto backup and albums from Google.iCloud PhotosApple's photo library in the cloud.

How to self-host LibrePhotos

LibrePhotos runs on Python 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.

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.

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

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Questions

Is LibrePhotos free?

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

Can I self-host LibrePhotos?

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

What does LibrePhotos replace?

People use LibrePhotos instead of Amazon Photos, Google Photos or iCloud Photos.

Is LibrePhotos still maintained?

The last change to LibrePhotos's code was on 12 October 2026, with 925 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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