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PhotoPrism vs Photoview
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| Fact | PhotoPrism | Photoview |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 40k | 6.5k |
| Latest | 260919-28c46a116 | v2.4.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 55 days between releases | about 85 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Photos. Alternatives to Google Photos →
PartialPhotoPrismBrowsing, tagging and face recognition over an existing folder of photos; uploads from phones through WebDAV or apps.
PartialPhotoviewBrowsing, face recognition and sharing links over photo folders already on the server; it does not upload from phones.
PhotoPrism
- 260919-28c46a1162026-09-19September 19, 2026
- 260728-bbde8f4522026-07-28July 28, 2026
- 260601-a7d0985482026-06-01June 1, 2026
- 260523-0544f71c12026-05-23May 23, 2026
- 260305-fad9d53952026-03-05March 5, 2026
PhotoPrism
unsigned The latest release, 260919-28c46a116, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Photoview
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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