HomeGallery
HomeGallery: A self-hosted gallery with strong discovery tools and public static exports. Ranked #24 of 34 in Photo Sharing Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted discovery and public gallery export.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forSelf-hosted discovery and public gallery export
- Paid fromFree
- Founded2019
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Face, similar-face, and similar-image discovery
- Static gallery export for public sharing
- Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted setups
Where it doesn't
- Requires CLI or terminal interaction
- Default gallery has no authentication
- Original media downloads are not supported
Our verdict on HomeGallery
HomeGallery is an open-source, self-hosted web gallery for browsing personal photos and videos stored on local hardware. It is aimed at technically capable individuals who want a mobile-friendly way to organize and explore their own media without relying on a cloud service. Photo and video browsing, tagging, an infinite stream with virtual scrolling, and flexible search expressions form the core experience across web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Its strongest area is media discovery. Face recognition, similar-face search, AI-powered similar-image discovery, reverse geolocation, and map browsing give users several ways to find content beyond folders or filenames. Integrations with Nominatim and OpenStreetMap support location-based browsing, while Docker provides a documented deployment path. Progressive web app support, Chromecast integration, video transcoding, and static gallery export also extend how the library can be viewed or shared.
The trade-off is that HomeGallery is a technical, self-managed product. Its documentation describes it as a spare-time project requiring CLI or terminal interaction, so it suits users comfortable managing local infrastructure more than people seeking a guided hosted service. Authentication is configurable, but the default gallery has no authentication, and original media downloads are not supported. Choose HomeGallery for self-hosted discovery, local media control, and public gallery exports; choose another photo-sharing product if you need built-in community features, original-media downloads, or a less technical setup.
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HomeGallery pricing
HomeGallery fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Storage limit | Not verified |
| Private links | Not verified |
| Public galleries | Yes |
| Community features | No |
| Mobile app coverage | Not verified |
| Download controls | None |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Docker, Chromecast, Nominatim, OpenStreetMap |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | home-gallery.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
HomeGallery integrations
HomeGallery lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Docker
- Chromecast
- Nominatim
- OpenStreetMap
Alternatives to HomeGallery
- FlickrA broad photo-sharing service with strong apps, sharing controls, and backup tools.9.3
- PiwigoA flexible photo library for public, private, and permission-controlled galleries.9.1
- SmugMugUnlimited full-resolution JPEG storage with galleries, privacy controls, and photo sales.9.0
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