Immich: Private alternative to iCloud Photos goes official
Immich, the open-source, self-hosted photo and video management app, has reached its first stable release. Designed as a privacy-focused alternative to cloud services like iCloud Photos or Google Photos, Immich offers features such as automatic mobile uploads, facial recognition, album management and web/mobile access while keeping your media on hardware you control.
Key features
- Automatic upload from mobile devices
- Face recognition and grouping
- Web and native mobile apps (iOS/Android)
- Self-hosted: run on your own server or NAS (Docker-supported)
- Open-source — code and development on GitHub
Where to get it
Official site: https://immich.app
GitHub repo: https://github.com/immich-app/immich
Documentation / Quick start: https://immich.app/docs/overview/welcome/
Notes
The first stable release marks a major milestone for Immich, but if you self-host, remember to follow best practices for backups and updates. Immich’s docs include quick-start guides and deployment instructions (Docker-compose, etc.).
Further reading
Coverage of the stable release: How-To Geek: Immich gets first stable release
Are you planning to self-host your photos or will you stay with a cloud provider? Share your experience in the comments.