afilmory vs immich
Photo galleries and self-hosted media libraries compared
afilmory builds photographer-focused galleries from existing image sources, while immich backs up and manages photos and videos through mobile and web apps. afilmory emphasizes gallery presentation and image details; immich focuses on library backup, organization, sharing, and multi-user access.
afilmory: Build a Photo Gallery from Your Image Library
Afilmory turns photos stored in S3-compatible storage, GitHub, Eagle, or local files into a searchable gallery with EXIF details, maps, and a WebGL viewer. It suits photographers who want a managed gallery or control over a self-hosted deployment.
immich: Self-Host Photo and Video Management
Immich is a self-hosted system for backing up, organizing, and browsing photos and videos across mobile and web apps. It suits people who want a feature-rich alternative to hosted photo libraries while keeping control of their own server and files.
| afilmory | immich | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 2.6k | 116k |
| Forks | 325 | 7.1k |
| Last analyzed | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- afilmory syncs images from S3-compatible storage, GitHub, Eagle, or local files; immich backs up photos and videos from mobile devices.
- afilmory includes a WebGL viewer, GPS map views, and directory-based tags; immich offers albums, folders, search by objects and faces, and public or partner sharing.
- afilmory can be used through an official hosted service or self-hosted; immich is presented as a self-hosted system that users operate and back up themselves.
- afilmory is aimed at photographers publishing image galleries; immich also targets households managing shared photo and video libraries with multiple user accounts.
- afilmory reports a NOASSERTION license, while immich uses AGPL-3.0.
- The supplied project data lists afilmory at 2.6k stars and immich at 116k stars.
Choose afilmory if you…
- build a photographer-focused gallery from existing S3, GitHub, Eagle, or local image collections.
- want visitors to inspect EXIF details, GPS locations, or photos in a WebGL viewer.
- prefer the option of using an official hosted gallery service or self-hosting.
Choose immich if you…
- back up and browse photos and videos through mobile and web apps.
- need albums, media search, sharing, and multiple user accounts in a self-hosted library.
- want tools for household libraries, including mobile backup and support for RAW and motion-photo formats.
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