Immich vs Lychee
Comparing two open source alternatives to Google Photos and iCloud Photos and Amazon Photos and Synology Photos. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Immich
AGPL-3.0High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution with automatic backup, facial recognition, and AI-powered search.
Lychee
MITSelf-hosted photo and video gallery for uploading, organizing, and sharing your library.
Side-by-side comparison
| Immich | Lychee | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| GitHub Stars | 118,503 | 4,330 |
| Forks | 7,529 | 382 |
| Open Issues | 673 | 16 |
| Last Commit | Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| First Released | Feb 3, 2022 | Aug 8, 2018 |
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GitHub stars over time
GitHub stars over time
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