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immich

High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution.

Backup ToolDeveloper ToolsFlutterGoogle PhotosGoogle Photos AlternativeMobile AppNestjsNodejsTypeScriptAGPL-3.0 108.8k 6.3kHealth 95
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What is it?

What it is

> [!WARNING] > ⚠️ Always follow 3-2-1 backup plan for your precious photos and videos!

Why it exists

High performance self-hosted photo and video management solution.

Who should use it

Teams building with TypeScript who want an open-source, self-hosted option.

Who should avoid it

Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.

How it works

A quick walkthrough in plain English

How immich works

Step 1 of 3

You interact with it

Open immich, send a request, or connect it to your stack.

Features

Backup Tool
Flutter
Google Photos
Google Photos Alternative
Javascript
Mobile App

Advantages

  • Open source (AGPL-3.0)
  • Active TypeScript ecosystem
  • Self-hosted deployment options

Disadvantages

  • Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
  • Community support varies by project maturity

Installation

native

git clone <repo-url>
cd <repo>
# See README for language-specific setup

FAQ

What is immich?

immich is an open-source project licensed under AGPL-3.0.

What language is immich built with?

Primary language: TypeScript.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Licensed under AGPL-3.0. Check the license for commercial use.

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