Immich
Live Growing ModerateReplaces Google Photos, iCloud Photos
$150
Bounty Value
$150
Saves per Year
1
Years Tracked
Photo Management
Category
Enterprise vs. Open Alternative
Cost comparison per seat per year
| Tool | Cost/seat/yr | 10 seats | 50 seats | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Photos | $120 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 100% |
| iCloud+ | $120 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 100% |
| Adobe Lightroom | $120 | $1,200 | $6,000 | 100% |
| Immich | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free |
Self-hosting infrastructure costs not included. Typically $2-10/month per service.
Self-hosted photo and video backup with AI-powered search, face recognition, and a beautiful mobile app that rivals Google Photos.
Why it works
- Mobile-first: Native iOS and Android apps with automatic backup
- AI features: Face recognition, object detection, smart search
- Fast: Hardware-accelerated ML, responsive web UI
- Active community: One of the fastest-growing self-hosted projects
What you lose
- Google’s unlimited processing power for ML features
- Seamless integration with Android/iOS photo systems
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