US · United States
Free (AGPLv3 self-hosted)
Immich
Replaces: Google Photos, iCloud Photos
Fast, self-hosted photo and video backup with mobile auto-upload, face search, and a Google Photos-like timeline.
The Catch (read before switching): Self-hosted only (no official managed cloud), and rapid active development means you should read release notes before upgrading.
Hard Constraints Checklist
- Open SourceYes
- Self-HostableYes
- Permanent Free TierYes
- Headquartered Outside USNo
- Zero Tracking / E2EEYes