Photo Organizers

Immich is a self-hosted photo and video management solution that allows users to store, manage, and share their media files. It provides a simple and intuitive interface for uploading, organizing, and accessing media files, and supports various file formats.

✦ Best for small teams and personal users with technical expertise

lap is a desktop‑only photo management application that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It stores your entire library locally, giving you full control without cloud dependencies. Designed for photographers and digital asset managers, lap offers face recognition, duplicate detection, and powerful tagging tools while keeping your data private and secure.

✦ Best for private desktop photo management

Lychee is an open‑source, server‑based photo management solution that lets you organize, share, and view your images from any web browser. It runs on your own hosting environment, giving you full control over privacy and storage. Designed with simplicity in mind, Lychee offers an intuitive interface for uploading, tagging, and creating albums, while supporting high‑resolution previews and easy sharing links. It’s free to use and maintained by a vibrant community.

✦ Best for private photo collectors