Self-hosted photo apps: choose backup first
Families and homelab users replacing hosted photo libraries with self-hosted tools.
Criteria
- Separate sync, app database, original media, and independent backup.
- Check mobile upload behavior, export paths, and restore testing.
- Prefer clear operational docs over feature screenshots.
Limitations
Photo libraries are high-value personal data. Do not recommend a tool without a recovery story.
Primary sources
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