Zenphoto
CMS built specifically for self-hosted photo and video portfolios
Overview
Zenphoto is a dedicated gallery CMS built for photographers who want full control over their online portfolio. It organizes images into albums, supports video and audio, provides a theming engine, and includes a plugin architecture for extending functionality. Zenphoto is a popular choice for professional photographers running their own websites.
Where it falls short of Google Photos
- No mobile backup client or automatic import
- UI themes feel dated without customization
- No AI-based tagging or face recognition
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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