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Head-to-head · Immich Hosting

DigitalOcean Immich vs CoreHost Immich

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
DigitalOcean Immich #4 in Immich Hosting 7.7/10 From $24/mo ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit DigitalOcean
CoreHost Immich #6 in Immich Hosting 7.7/10 From $3.90/mo Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CoreHost

DigitalOcean Immich leads on 0 checks, CoreHost Immich on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceCoreHost Immich · $3.9/mo
  • Free trialonly CoreHost Immich
  • Most featuresCoreHost Immich · 3 of 3

DigitalOcean Immich and CoreHost Immich score identically on our rubric (7.7 out of 10) for immich hosting; DigitalOcean Immich sits at #4 and CoreHost Immich at #6 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

CoreHost Immich is cheaper to start at $3.9/mo against $24/mo. CoreHost Immich offers managed updates; DigitalOcean Immich doesn't. CoreHost Immich offers backups; DigitalOcean Immich doesn't. CoreHost Immich offers free trial; DigitalOcean Immich doesn't.

DigitalOcean Immich is the better fit for DIY users wanting a mainstream Immich droplet. CoreHost Immich is the better fit for individuals and small teams wanting managed Immich.

  • DigitalOcean Immich fits best

    DIY users wanting a mainstream Immich droplet

  • CoreHost Immich fits best

    Individuals and small teams wanting managed Immich

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Side by side

Feature DigitalOcean Immich 7.7/10 Visit ↗ CoreHost Immich 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.7
Ranking #4 in Immich Hosting #6 in Immich Hosting
Best for DIY users wanting a mainstream Immich droplet Individuals and small teams wanting managed Immich
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $24/mo $3.9/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — ✓ (best)
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Web, iOS, Android
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features DigitalOcean Immich 1/3 · CoreHost Immich 3/3
Managed updates — ✓ (best)
Backups — ✓ (best)
Custom domain + SSL ✓ ✓
Specs
Included storage 80 GB Not published
Deployment One-click Not published
Scaling Manual Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Preconfigured one-click image includes Immich and Docker Compose
  • Deploy through the control panel or API, with SSH server access
  • Automatic TLS certificates when a domain points to the server
  • Native iOS and Android apps can back up camera rolls automatically
  • Daily backups include one-click restore
  • Choose Australia, the United States or Poland deployment
Cons
  • Core Droplet service is unmanaged, so server administration is yours
  • The $24/month base plan does not include backups
  • Updates and scaling require your own administration
  • No free plan; the required Power tier starts at $3.90 per month
  • Only two listed compute tiers, with the larger Scale tier at $6.30 per month
  • Hosting is cloud-only, so it does not suit self-hosted deployment
Our verdict

DigitalOcean Immich is a cloud Droplet image for people who want to host their own Immich photo and video library rather than use a managed Immich service. The one-click image includes Immich and Docker Compose, while DigitalOcean supplies…

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CoreHost Immich is managed cloud hosting for Immich, an open-source photo and video library. It suits solo users and small teams who want Immich without managing application updates or backups themselves. Access is available on the web and…

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  1. DigitalOcean ImmichImmich Hosting 7.7From $24/mo
  2. CoreHost ImmichImmich Hosting 7.7From $3.90/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DigitalOcean Immich — where it wins

    • Preconfigured one-click image includes Immich and Docker Compose
    • Deploy through the control panel or API, with SSH server access
    • Automatic TLS certificates when a domain points to the server

    Where it doesn't

    • Core Droplet service is unmanaged, so server administration is yours
    • The $24/month base plan does not include backups
    • Updates and scaling require your own administration

  • CoreHost Immich — where it wins

    • Native iOS and Android apps can back up camera rolls automatically
    • Daily backups include one-click restore
    • Choose Australia, the United States or Poland deployment

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the required Power tier starts at $3.90 per month
    • Only two listed compute tiers, with the larger Scale tier at $6.30 per month
    • Hosting is cloud-only, so it does not suit self-hosted deployment

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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