Lychee

Lychee provides a self‑hosted photo and video management system that organizes media in configurable grids and albums. Users upload files through a web interface that mimics native applications, then arrange, tag, and share them while the software stores the data on the host server. The core features include secure storage, basic editing, and the ability to serve galleries publicly or privately.

The platform is built with PHP 8.4/8.5 and distributed under the MIT license, making it free to use, modify, and redistribute without a subscription. It can be deployed quickly via Docker, with a minimal compose file for testing and a recommended full‑stack setup that includes a database and background worker. Documentation and community support are available through the project website and chat channels.

Targeted at individuals or organizations that want full control over their visual collections, Lychee emphasizes ease of installation, open‑source transparency, and a stable, mature codebase. Advanced functionality is offered in a separate Supporter Edition, while the free version supplies all essential tools for personal photo management.