Piwigo replaces 5 paid apps
One open-source tool, 5 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.
licenseGPL-2.0+
runsyour server
installUpload the NetInstall script or release to PHP web hosting, then complete browser setup against MySQL or MariaDB
dataOriginals live under the upload or galleries directories, generated derivatives and configuration stay in the Piwigo tree, and albums, users, metadata, and plugin state live in MySQL or MariaDB
setupRequires PHP web hosting, a database, writable directories, and ongoing web-server, TLS, and plugin maintenance
facts verified 2026-08-11
Una galería madura autoalojada con álbumes privados, usuarios, temas, metadatos, descargas y un enorme ecosistema de complementos; tú te conviertes en el soporte técnico.
the catchThemes and plugins can approximate galleries, but SmugMug's integrated commerce, print lab, proofing and fully managed hosting do not come with it.
the verdict →all SmugMug alternatives →
El viejo y confiable motor de galería: álbumes privados, usuarios, metadatos, temas, plugins y carga móvil, pagado con mantenimiento en lugar de dinero.
the catchIt can host a public gallery, but the audience, groups, following, discovery and community interaction that distinguish Flickr are entirely absent.
the verdict →all Flickr Pro alternatives →
Temas tipo portafolio, álbumes privados para clientes, usuarios, metadatos y descargas en tu servidor; ventas y gestión con laboratorio no incluidas.
the catchIt can build a portfolio through themes and plugins, but sales, lab fulfillment, proofing and photographer-business automation remain separate projects.
the verdict →all Zenfolio alternatives →
Cuentas privadas de clientes, permisos de álbum, favoritos, descargas y temas de galería en tu propio servidor; la revisión funciona, el pulido comercial no.
the verdict →
Usuarios y álbumes privados, acceso con contraseña, descargas, temas y almacenamiento propio; menos brillante, mucho menos cautivo.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $672/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
