Immich

medium
Photos

Self-hosted photo/video backup with mobile app, ML-powered search and facial recognition.

4 GB RAM min Docker required Active development iOS & Android
GitHub Docs Website

Replaces

Google PhotosiCloud Photos

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

Tags

photosvideosmobile-syncaifacial-recognition

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