PhotoPrism
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
photoprism/photoprism · alive · ★ 39.7k · last commit today · 470 open issues
License: AGPL-3.0
Good fit for Power users who want a strong web UI, AI tagging, and a rich filter language; less mobile-first than Immich.
Weak at Mobile app exists but is thinner than Immich's auto-backup; faces feature is in the paid tier of the cloud project (self-host is fine).
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli google-photos prints
the Google Photos comparison table including PhotoPrism.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Google Photos · Photo backup / library / face search
Google Takeout → unzip → drop into PhotoPrism's `originals/` directory (`docker run -v ./photos:/photoprism/originals ...`). Trigger an Index from the web UI; PhotoPrism reads the Takeout `.json` sidecars for timestamps and GPS. Albums recreate semi-manually via search filters or the album importer.
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FAQ
Is PhotoPrism actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does PhotoPrism cost to self-host?
PhotoPrism is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5-10 VPS + storage; a TensorFlow model bundles in for tag/face inference (CPU is fine for personal use).
Which SaaS does PhotoPrism replace?
PhotoPrism is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Google Photos.