Immich
Open-source alternative to Google Photos for managing and organizing your media library with full privacy control. Supports automatic backups, facial recognition, and cross-device sync.
Immich is an open-source alternative to:
Immich is a self-hosted photo and video management solution designed to give you complete control over your media library while maintaining privacy.
Key Features
- Automatic Backups: Seamlessly back up photos and videos from mobile devices
- Facial Recognition: Automatically tag people in your photos
- Advanced Search: Find images by location, date, or content
- Cross-Device Sync: Access your media from any device
- Privacy-First: All data remains on your own server
- Mobile Apps: Native iOS and Android applications available
- Album Organization: Create and share albums with others
- Metadata Preservation: Maintains original file metadata
Tech / Self-Hosting
Immich is built with modern web technologies including Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL. The application can be deployed using Docker containers or directly on bare metal servers. Comprehensive documentation is available for various deployment scenarios including Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and systemd services. The project is actively maintained with regular updates and security patches.