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Immich alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Immich: needs a server with decent RAM and CPU, and you are responsible for backups and updates. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Immich, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PhotoPrism currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ente Photos logoEnte PhotosFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 462.6
2Google Photos logoGoogle PhotosFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
3Synology Photos logoSynology PhotosFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android +13 of 355.3
4Memories for Nextcloud logoMemories for NextcloudOpen sourceYesWeb, Android, Self-hosted3 of 353.6
  1. Ente Photos logo

    1. Ente PhotosTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-minded families wanting a Google Photos-style app with encryption

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Immich

    Hosted encrypted service if you no longer want to run a server.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted with on-device face and text search
    • Open source, audited and self-hostable
    • Three-location replication of every file

    Cons

    • On-device indexing of large libraries is slow
    • Editing tools are basic
    • Smaller company than the big-tech options
    Visit Ente Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ente Photos a good Immich alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Replication
    Stored in 3 locations
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, audited and self-hostable
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2020
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Google Photos logo

    2. Google Photos

    Best for: Android and iPhone users who want the best automatic search and organisation

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Immich

    Zero maintenance and stronger editing, at the cost of privacy.

    Pros

    • Excellent search by people, places and objects
    • Strong built-in and AI editing tools
    • Easy shared albums and partner sharing

    Cons

    • Not end-to-end encrypted
    • Free storage is shared with Gmail and Drive
    • Exporting a large library through Takeout is clumsy
    Visit Google Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Photos a good Immich alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free storage
    15 GB, shared with Gmail and Drive
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage counting
    Original and Storage saver both count
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pre-2021 uploads
    High quality uploads before June 2021 do not count
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid storage
    Google One plans up to 5 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026one.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Synology Photos logo

    3. Synology Photos

    Best for: Synology NAS owners who want to replace cloud photo backup

    FreeSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Immich

    Ready-made option if you already own a Synology NAS.

    Pros

    • No subscription, included with DSM
    • Mobile backup and face recognition on your own hardware
    • Shared Space for family or team libraries

    Cons

    • Only runs on Synology NAS devices
    • Search is basic compared with Google Photos
    • You must back up the NAS separately
    Visit Synology Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Synology Photos a good Immich alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Purpose
    Organising, sharing and safeguarding photos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026synology.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shared libraries
    Shared Space
    Checked Oct 25, 2026synology.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sharing links
    Passwords and expiration dates
    Checked Oct 25, 2026synology.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Memories for Nextcloud logo

    4. Memories for Nextcloud

    Best for: Nextcloud users who want a proper photo timeline on the same server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Android, Self-hosted

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Immich

    Photo timeline inside an existing Nextcloud server.

    Pros

    • No separate server if you already run Nextcloud
    • Fast timeline, maps and RAW support
    • Auto-upload through the Nextcloud mobile apps

    Cons

    • Requires a Nextcloud installation
    • Face recognition needs extra apps
    • Speed depends on your Nextcloud setup
    Visit Memories for Nextcloud Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Memories for Nextcloud a good Immich alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memories.gallery(opens source in a new tab)
    Auto upload
    Through official Nextcloud mobile apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memories.gallery(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage
    Your own Nextcloud instance
    Checked Oct 25, 2026memories.gallery(opens source in a new tab)

The best Immich alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

PhotoPrism logo

Best Immich alternative for most people

PhotoPrism

More mature AI tagging and browsing, with a different focus on large archives.

LibrePhotos logo

Best Immich alternative for a free option

LibrePhotos

Another self-hosted option, lighter and MIT licensed.

Ente Photos logo

Best Immich alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Ente Photos

Hosted encrypted service if you no longer want to run a server.

Memories for Nextcloud logo

Best Immich alternative for open source

Memories for Nextcloud

Photo timeline inside an existing Nextcloud server.

Synology Photos logo

Best Immich alternative for self-hosting

Synology Photos

Ready-made option if you already own a Synology NAS.

Ente Photos logo

Best Immich alternative for Mac

Ente Photos

Hosted encrypted service if you no longer want to run a server.

Ente Photos logo

Best Immich alternative for Windows

Ente Photos

Hosted encrypted service if you no longer want to run a server.

Ente Photos logo

Best Immich alternative for Linux

Ente Photos

Hosted encrypted service if you no longer want to run a server.

Google Photos logo

Best Immich alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Photos

Zero maintenance and stronger editing, at the cost of privacy.

PhotoPrism logo

Best Immich alternative for working in the browser

PhotoPrism

More mature AI tagging and browsing, with a different focus on large archives.

Immich alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Immich?

PhotoPrism ranks first right now. More mature AI tagging and browsing, with a different focus on large archives. Ente Photos and Google Photos follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Immich?

Yes. PhotoPrism (open source), Ente Photos (free plan + paid), Google Photos (free plan + paid) and LibrePhotos (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Immich?

Yes: PhotoPrism, Ente Photos, LibrePhotos and Memories for Nextcloud. PhotoPrism, Ente Photos and LibrePhotos can also be self-hosted.

Which Immich alternatives work on Linux?

Ente Photos runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Immich?

The complaints we hear most: needs a server with decent RAM and CPU; you are responsible for backups and updates; fast development means occasional breaking changes.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Immich, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.