IMatch
6.1#26 in photo management software$145 one-timeWindows
VisitIMatch vs Lychee
What both publish
| Fact | IMatch | Lychee |
|---|---|---|
| Metadata | IMatch supports standards including XMP, IPTC, EXIF, GPS, QuickTime, ID3, PDF, and Office metadata. | Lychee supports and displays EXIF and IPTC metadata. |
| Search | Search supports natural language queries, visual similarity, duplicates, and filtering across more than 10,000 metadata fields. | Search covers photo titles and descriptions, album names and tags across the accessible library, with an administrator option for public search. |
| Support | Support is available through the user community and developer email; the developer says replies usually arrive within 24 hours and support is offered in English and German. | The maker points users to documentation, GitHub Issues, and Discord for help. |
IMatch plans
- IMatch$145, paid once
Lychee plans
- FreeFree
- Supporter Edition€5 a month
Pick IMatch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.