# Immich

> Self-hosted photo and video backup

A Google Photos alternative with automatic backup from iOS and Android, face recognition, smart search, shared albums and a fast timeline.

- Source: https://github.com/immich-app/immich
- Homepage: https://immich.app
- Docs: https://immich.app/docs
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Language: TypeScript
- Stars: 115483
- Forks: 7118
- Contributors: 2374
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v3.2.4 (2026-09-28)
- Purpose: Media & photos
- Runs on: Docker / self-host, Mobile
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 83/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 25/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 15/15
- Readiness: 8/15

## Editor note

The most complete self-hosted replacement for Google Photos, with mobile apps good enough for non-technical family members.

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/immich-app/immich
Updated: 2026-10-03