Google Photos alternative: self-hosting Immich
Photo and video backup with face/object search, run on your own server.
Latest release: v3.3.4Release date: released 2026-10-20Replaces: replaces Google PhotosMinimum specs: specs published
| Replaces | Google Photos |
|---|---|
| Self-hosted app | Immich |
| Maintenance status | Latest GitHub release v3.3.4 published 2026-10-20 (checked 2026-10-21) |
| Minimum server specs | Minimum 6 GB RAM and 2 CPU cores; recommended 8 GB and 4 cores. With only 4 GB RAM, run it with machine-learning features disabled. (source) |
| Typical monthly VPS cost | DigitalOcean Basic 8 GiB / 4 vCPU: $48.00/mo (smallest Basic plan meeting the 6 GB minimum). Storage for your photo library is extra and depends on its size. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-21 |
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