Piwigo alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Piwigo: not an automatic phone backup, and hosted plans are billed annually. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Piwigo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Lychee currently ranks first.
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Best Piwigo alternative for a free option
PhotoPrismAI tagging and search for large self-hosted archives.
Best Piwigo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FlickrHosted galleries with a built-in community.
Best Piwigo alternative for iPhone and Android
SmugMugHosted unlimited storage and portfolio sites for photographers.
Best Piwigo alternative for working in the browser
LycheeLighter, modern-looking self-hosted gallery.
Piwigo alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Piwigo?
Lychee ranks first right now. Lighter, modern-looking self-hosted gallery. PhotoPrism and Immich follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Piwigo?
Yes. Lychee (open source), PhotoPrism (open source), Immich (open source) and Flickr (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Piwigo?
Yes: Lychee, PhotoPrism and Immich. Lychee, PhotoPrism and Immich can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Piwigo?
The complaints we hear most: not an automatic phone backup; hosted plans are billed annually; default themes look dated.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Piwigo, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.