Alternatives to iCloud Photos
2 self-hosted alternatives — 2 medium
Why people look for alternatives
- Requires Apple ecosystem
- Limited free storage at 5GB
- Poor cross-platform support
- No API or integration options
| App | Difficulty | Min RAM | Docker | Mobile | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immich Self-hosted photo/video backup with mobile app, ML-powered search and facial recognition. | medium | 4 GB | iOS & Android | Yes | ||
| PhotoPrism AI-powered photo management with face recognition and auto-categorization. | medium | 2 GB | — | Yes |
Immich
Self-hosted photo/video backup with mobile app, ML-powered search and facial recognition.
Pros
- + Excellent mobile app
- + AI-powered search and face recognition
- + Active development with frequent updates
- + Supports RAW photos
Cons
- - No stable API yet
- - Heavy resource usage
- - Breaking changes between versions
PhotoPrism
AI-powered photo management with face recognition and auto-categorization.
Pros
- + Powerful AI classification
- + Clean modern UI
- + Good search capabilities
Cons
- - Some features require Pro license
- - No native mobile app for backup
- - Slower indexing on large libraries