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HomeGallery vs My Family Album
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.
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Choose HomeGallery if you want a free, self-hosted gallery that browses your existing media and provides search, tagging, and image discovery. Look elsewhere if you need photo synchronization or backups, or prefer a setup that does not require terminal work.
Visit HomeGallery Free plan iPhone
My Family Album combines child-focused timelines, story videos, and private family sharing in one iOS app. Its on-device analysis and encrypted uploads address privacy, but users must protect their encryption keys.
Visit My Family AlbumThe facts
| HomeGallery | My Family Album | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | In-app purchase: $109.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | home-gallery.org | myfamilyalbum.app |
| On photo storage services | #14 of 71 | #54 of 71 |
HomeGallery: what it does well
- Free and open source, with a self-hosted option.
- Keeps existing media files and folder structure in place.
- Find similar images without manual tagging.
- Supports tags, similar-face discovery, and map browsing for GPS photos.
- Offers Docker, binaries, bundles, and source installation options.
What to know first
- Setup and maintenance require CLI or terminal interaction.
- Mobile photo synchronization and backups are not supported.
- macOS and Windows are described as barely tested.
- Browser Basic Auth is insecure without HTTPS.
My Family Album: what it does well
- Chronological stories for children’s photos and videos
- On-device event detection suggests birthdays and trips
- Separate timelines support multiple children
- AES-256-GCM encryption before upload
- Private family sharing, albums, and video backup
What to know first
- Available only on iOS
- Lost encryption keys may make content unrecoverable
- In-app purchase listed at 109.99 USD once
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