Chevereto

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted image hosting and photo gallery solution

Overview

Chevereto is a self-hosted tool for hosting, managing, and sharing images/photos with full data control. It features a user-friendly interface, multiple upload methods (drag-drop, URL, API), album organization, user accounts, and responsive design for mobile. Deployment options include Docker, shared hosting (PHP/MySQL), or VPS. The free open-source version covers core needs, while the Pro tier adds advanced tools like unlimited API calls, team management, and priority support. Ideal for personal use, communities, or businesses avoiding third-party image platforms.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  chevereto:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: chevereto
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Self-hosted image/photo hosting with full data control
Multiple upload methods (drag-drop, API, URL import)
Album & tag organization for media management
User account support & access control
Responsive design for mobile devices

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Chevereto hard to install?

Chevereto is easy to install with Docker (one-click setup). For shared hosting, it needs PHP/MySQL support, and the free version has clear documentation. Basic server knowledge helps for manual configurations, but Docker simplifies deployment for most users.

? Is Chevereto a good alternative to Imgur?

Yes—Chevereto offers similar image hosting/sharing features but with self-hosting benefits. Unlike Imgur, you retain full control over your data, can create custom galleries, and manage user access, making it better for privacy or branded use cases.

? Is Chevereto completely free?

Chevereto has a free, open-source version (AGPLv3) with core features like image uploads, galleries, and basic sharing. Advanced features (unlimited API, team management, priority support) require the paid Pro tier, which has subscription or one-time pricing options.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source (with Paid Pro Tier)

Category Photo Galleries

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ No reliance on third-party image platforms (privacy-focused)
⊕ Flexible deployment (Docker, shared hosting, VPS)
⊕ Free open-source version available for core use cases
⊕ Rich feature set (watermarking, EXIF handling, social sharing)

Cons

⊖ Paid Pro tier required for advanced features (unlimited API, team management)
⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for non-Docker setups
⊖ Pro version has ongoing subscription or one-time fee costs