Piwigo

Open source Software

Open-source photo library and asset manager, free to self-host with no feature limits.

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Pricing for nonprofits

Piwigo core is open source and free to self-host with the same features as the hosted Cloud service. Cloud hosting is paid.

Review for nonprofits

Open-source photo library and asset manager, free to self-host with no feature limits.

Piwigo core is open source and free to self-host with the same features as the hosted Cloud service. Cloud hosting is paid.

Typical nonprofit uses:

  • Run the internal photo library on your own server
  • Publish public program galleries
  • Let chapters contribute with permissions
  • Keep full data ownership in Europe or at home

Pros:

  • Open-source core, no feature limits self-hosted
  • Albums, tags, permissions and plugins
  • Export everything free of charge, no lock-in
  • Nonprofit use case documented

Cons:

  • Self-hosting needs a server and maintenance
  • Cloud hosting is a paid service
  • Heavier than a simple gallery plugin

FAQ about Piwigo for nonprofits

Is Piwigo free?

The open-source core is free to self-host with the same features as Piwigo Cloud. Managed cloud hosting is paid.

Can we leave the cloud version?

Yes. Photos, videos and metadata export free of charge, and switching between Cloud and self-hosted is always possible.

Is it used by nonprofits?

Yes. Piwigo documents nonprofits and clubs among its users, alongside public sector and education.

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