I (finally) ditched Google Photos for self-hosted; here's how it went
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Key Points:
- Immich is a self-hosted photo library and organization tool designed to closely emulate Google Photos' features, with added advanced user management capabilities, allowing multiple users to maintain private libraries and share albums easily.
- The platform supports hosting on various NAS devices or VPS, with easy setup guides and dedicated Android and iOS apps for seamless photo backups and browsing, offering a privacy-focused alternative to Google Photos.
- Immich includes familiar features such as geotagged maps, motion photo support, machine-learning-based Memories, locked folders, and a powerful search function, though its photo editing capabilities are currently limited compared to Google Photos.
- While Immich offers extensive configuration options and robust admin tools, it can be complex for some users and has a unique file
