Damselfly
6.4#23 in photo management softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitDamselfly vs Lychee
What both publish
| Fact | Damselfly | Lychee |
|---|---|---|
| Metadata | Damselfly uses ExifTool to write metadata losslessly, so keyword changes do not re-encode JPEGs. | Lychee supports and displays EXIF and IPTC metadata. |
| Purpose | Damselfly is a server-based photo management system designed to index large, folder-based photo collections for search and keyword tagging. | Lychee is a free, self-hosted photo-management tool for uploading, managing, and sharing photos. |
| Support | The maintainer directs users to Reddit, GitHub issues, or email for questions, problems, and feature requests. | The maker points users to documentation, GitHub Issues, and Discord for help. |
Damselfly plans
- DamselflyFree
Lychee plans
- FreeFree
- Supporter Edition€5 a month
Pick Damselfly if…
Damselfly suits people who want to manage and search a large folder-based photo library on their own server. It may be a fit for users comfortable enabling authentication and, especially for non-Docker installs, handling expert-level setup.
Pick Lychee if…
Lychee suits personal users wanting self-hosted photo organization and sharing. Professional photographers and businesses selling pictures may prefer the Supporter Edition.