Side by side
Lychee vs PhotoPrism
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 Self-hostedWeb
Lychee provides self-hosted photo management with storage, search, sharing, and video capabilities. Docker deployment is recommended, while source installation has specific requirements and paid plans start at €5/mo.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
PhotoPrism combines collection organization, search, format support, and sharing, with both self-hosted and managed options. The free Community plan and paid tiers differ in support and capabilities, so match an edition to your deployment needs.
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| Lychee | PhotoPrism | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Essentials: €2 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lycheeorg.dev | photoprism.app |
| On photo storage services | #42 of 71 | #27 of 71 |
Lychee: what it does well
- Free open-source plan at no cost
- Runs on your server or web space
- Original-quality photo storage listed
- Face search and shared albums
- Video backup support
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires deployment and maintenance
- Source installation needs PHP 8.4 or later
- Feature availability by plan is unspecified
PhotoPrism: what it does well
- Classifies images and recognizes faces
- Supports image, video, and RAW formats
- Album links can expire and need no recipient account
- Free Community plan offers unlimited storage
- Supports self-hosting across multiple systems
What to know first
- Community, Essentials, and Plus cap image resolution at 900 MP
- PikaPods caps image resolution at 150 MP
- Private chat is listed for Plus, not Community
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