Lychee
A free, open-source photo management solution that runs on your server. Upload, organize, and share photos securely with full control over your data.
Lychee is an open-source alternative to:
LycheeOrg is a free, open-source photo management tool designed for photographers and users who value privacy and control. Running entirely on your own server or web space, Lychee allows you to upload, manage, and share photos with ease, mimicking the experience of a native application.
Key Features
- Self-hosted: Install on your own server or web space for complete data ownership
- Intuitive Management: Upload, move, rename, describe, delete, or search photos in seconds
- Secure Sharing: One-click sharing with password protection for albums
- Full-screen Viewing: Navigate photos using keyboard shortcuts in full-screen mode
- EXIF & IPTC Support: View and utilize metadata from your photos
- Multi-source Import: Import from local storage, servers, URLs, or Dropbox
- Tagging System: Organize photos with tags and mark important images
- Batch Operations: Desktop-like multi-select for efficient photo management
- Beautiful Interface: Intuitive and visually appealing web application
- No Storage Limits: Store unlimited photos without compression or data loss
Tech / Self-Hosting
LycheeOrg is designed for easy self-hosting with Docker support. Deployment can be completed in seconds using a provided docker-compose file. The project is actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community backing. All source code is available under open-source licenses on GitHub.