Replaces
Google Photos
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2.99 €/mo
35.88 €/year saved
What is Immich?
Immich is the leading self-hosted alternative to Google Photos. It provides automatic backup from your phone, AI-powered search (find photos by describing them), facial recognition to browse by person, shared albums, and a beautiful timeline interface. It's fast, actively developed, and feature-rich.
Key Features
Automatic mobile backup
AI-powered search
Facial recognition
Shared albums & links
Timeline & memories
Fast performance
Why Self-Host Immich?
Google Photos trains AI on your personal photos and faces. Immich keeps everything on your server - your family photos, your memories, your data. No compression, no storage limits, no AI training on your content. Plus, you never lose access even if a company shuts down.
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Immich vs Google Photos
| Feature | Immich (Self-hosted) | Google Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | €20/yr (Seed.box Premium) | 35.88 €/year |
| Data ownership | 100% yours | Their servers |
| Privacy | Complete privacy | Data collection |
| Vendor lock-in | None - export anytime | Difficult migration |
| Storage limit | Your server capacity | Plan-dependent |
Google Photos limitations:
- AI trained on your photos
- Storage limits
- Compressed photos on free tier
- Google controls your memories
