Immich (on NAS)
Google Photos on your NAS. Face recognition, search, auto-backup from your phone.
Description
Immich installed directly on a Synology or Asustor NAS. Since the stable v2.0 release (October 2025), installation is reliable and semantic versioning simplifies updates. Your photos stay at home, with face recognition, smart search and mobile apps for the whole family.
Strengths
- Modern interface close to Google Photos
- Face recognition and object search
- Mobile apps with automatic backup
- Very active development
Limitations
- Still in rapid development (possible breaking changes)
- Resource-hungry (RAM, CPU) for AI
- No stable 1.0 version yet
Recommended for
- Quit Google Photos while keeping the comfort
- Store photos locally on a NAS
Compared to alternatives
Immich replicates the Google Photos experience on your NAS. It's the most complete self-hosted photo solution. Ente Photos is an encrypted cloud alternative without self-hosting.