Zenphoto

Self-Hosted

Open-source photo gallery with CMS features for self-hosting

Overview

Zenphoto is an open-source photo gallery and CMS designed for self-hosting. It lets you organize photos, videos, and raw images into albums, tag content, and customize layouts via themes and plugins. Deployment requires a web server (Apache/Nginx), PHP 7.4+, and MySQL/MariaDB or SQLite. It supports password-protected albums, SEO-friendly URLs, social sharing, and integrates text content (like blog posts) alongside media, ideal for photographers wanting full control over their collections.

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

Key Features

Organize media into albums, tags, and categories
Customizable themes & plugins for personalization
Built-in CMS for combining photos with text content

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Zenphoto hard to install?

Zenphoto requires a web server (Apache/Nginx), PHP 7.4+, and MySQL/MariaDB or SQLite. Installation involves uploading files via FTP, creating a database, and following a web-based wizard—no advanced coding needed, but basic server knowledge helps.

? Is it a good alternative to Google Photos?

Yes—Zenphoto lets you self-host your media, giving full privacy control. Unlike Google Photos, there are no subscription fees or storage limits (dependent on your server), though it lacks native cross-device cloud sync.

? Is Zenphoto completely free?

Yes—Zenphoto is open-source under the GPL license. It’s free to download, use, and modify for self-hosted purposes with no hidden costs or premium tiers.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Photo Galleries

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data privacy (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription or storage fees (server-dependent)
⊕ Lightweight and compatible with standard web stacks

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server admin skills for setup
⊖ No native cloud sync across devices
⊖ UI may feel less modern than some SaaS alternatives