Lychee replaces 4 paid apps
One open-source tool, 4 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseMIT
runsyour server
installDocker Compose with the Lychee image and MariaDB; prebuilt and source installs also exist
dataUploaded originals and derivatives live in persistent uploads storage; albums, users, metadata and settings live in MariaDB (or another configured database), with separate logs and temporary-data volumes
setupDocker Compose, writable persistent volumes, a database, an APP_KEY, and domain/TLS setup for remote sharing
facts verified 2026-08-11
Álbumes limpios, recursos compartidos con contraseña, metadatos y descargas desde tu propio almacenamiento; sin laboratorio de impresión, motor de ventas ni asistencia personalizada.
the catchIt can publish attractive private albums, but it has no SmugMug print lab, storefront, client proofing, sales fulfillment or managed hosting support.
the verdict →all SmugMug alternatives →
Una galería de álbumes autogestionada y limpia con metadatos, uso compartido con contraseña, descargas y una configuración simple con Docker; mucha menos maquinaria de descubrimiento.
the catchIt publishes albums but offers far less automatic search and no Flickr social network, groups, discovery feed, comments community or built-in audience.
the verdict →all Flickr Pro alternatives →
Un portafolio autoalojado ordenado y galería para clientes con contraseña y descargas; deliberadamente ligero en funciones de negocio.
the catchIt handles portfolios and private downloads but lacks Zenfolio's client proofing, store, print fulfillment, booking and photographer-business automation.
the verdict →all Zenfolio alternatives →
Una galería autoalojada y limpia con álbumes protegidos con contraseña, descargas, metadatos e implementación con Docker; sin tienda integrada.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $576/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
