HomeGallery

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted, privacy-first photo and video gallery with AI-powered search

Overview

HomeGallery is a self-hosted photo and video management solution built for privacy. It organizes your media locally, offering AI features like face recognition, object detection, and reverse image search to quickly locate content. Deploy via Docker for simplicity, sync with local folders or optional cloud storage, and access your gallery from any device via a responsive web interface. It supports RAW images, videos, live photos, and preserves original file quality without relying on third-party services.

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:
  home_gallery:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: home-gallery
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

AI-powered search (face/object detection)
Docker-based deployment for easy setup
Offline-first access to local media
Supports RAW images, videos, and live photos

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is HomeGallery hard to install?

HomeGallery is easy to deploy using Docker with a single command. Basic setup is beginner-friendly, though advanced AI features (like face recognition) require downloading additional models, which may need some technical knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Photos?

Yes—it offers similar AI-powered search features but keeps your data local, avoiding third-party cloud storage. It lacks Google's automatic mobile backup out of the box, but you can sync via tools like Syncthing.

? Is it completely free?

HomeGallery is open source (MIT license) and completely free. All features, including AI search tools, are available without any cost or restrictions.

Top Alternatives

Google Photos Compare

Apple Photos Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Photo Galleries

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no cloud data sharing)
⊕ No subscription fees or paid tiers
⊕ Responsive web UI for all devices
⊕ Preserves original media quality

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup for advanced AI modules
⊖ Limited cloud sync options compared to SaaS tools
⊖ No built-in mobile backup (needs third-party sync tools)