Side by side
Damselfly vs Lumio
Both stand on photo storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Choose Damselfly for a large, carefully tagged photo library when self-hosted management and detailed search are priorities. Look elsewhere if you need supported non-Docker installation for a less technical setup, or video backup.
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Visit Lumio The facts
| Damselfly | Lumio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | damselfly.info | lumio.photos |
| On photo storage services | #7 of 71 | #68 of 71 |
Damselfly: what it does well
- Searches partial-word phrases and filters across image details.
- Supports common image formats and several RAW formats.
- Writes keyword metadata without re-encoding JPEGs.
- Offers role-based accounts, including a tag-blocking ReadOnly role.
- Exports basket selections with watermarking or WordPress upload.
What to know first
- Initial thumbnail generation and AI processing can be CPU-intensive.
- Non-Docker installations are intended for experts and unsupported by the maker.
Lumio: what it does well
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