Open Source & Free Forever

Stop Paying for
Photo Delivery.

Photographers pay $240–600/year to host their own work on someone else's servers. That's insane. PicPeak is the free, self-hosted alternative that puts you back in control.

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GitHub Stars
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License
5min
Setup Time
demo.picpeak.app
PicPeak Gallery Interface
💸 The Problem

You're paying rent on your own photos.

Every month, platforms like these charge you just to deliver YOUR work to YOUR clients:

PicDrop
€19/mo
Pic-Time
$20/mo
ShootProof
$20/mo
SmugMug
$16/mo
Pixieset
$8/mo
Format
$10/mo

That's up to $600/year

— for hosting YOUR photos on THEIR servers.

There's a better way.
✨ Features

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Auto-Expiring Galleries

Set it and forget it. Galleries self-destruct after your deadline — built-in urgency that competitors charge extra for.

Locked Down Access

Every gallery gets its own access code. Your clients' photos stay private. Period.

Bulk Upload in Seconds

Drag hundreds of high-res files and they're live instantly. No waiting, no compression, no limits.

Guest Uploads

Wedding guests, event attendees — let them contribute their own shots to shared galleries.

Your Brand, Zero Compromise

Custom colors, logos, fonts. Your clients see YOUR brand — not ours. Included free, not locked behind a $50/mo plan like the competition.

Know What's Working

Track views, downloads & engagement. See exactly how clients interact with your galleries.

Automated Alerts

Clients get notified when galleries go live. You get notified before they expire. Zero manual work.

Perfect on Every Screen

Responsive galleries that look stunning on phones, tablets, and desktops. Your clients browse anywhere.

⭐ Trusted by Photographers

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Used by photographers worldwide
🔓
No vendor lock-in. Ever.
🚀 Quick Start

Deploy in 5 minutes

1

Clone & Configure

Clone the repo, copy the env template, set your JWT secret

git clone https://github.com/the-luap/picpeak.git
cp .env.example .env
2

Launch

One command spins up the entire stack — app, database, everything

docker-compose up -d
3

Share

Create galleries, set expiry dates, send links to your clients

your-domain.com/gallery/wedding-2026
💸 Pricing

Free. Forever.

No credit card. No trial. No catch.

Others charge:
PicDrop $19/mo
Pic-Time $20/mo
ShootProof $20/mo
$0
per month, forever
Unlimited galleries
Unlimited storage
All features included
White-label branding
Full source code access
Community support
Get Started on GitHub
🔄 Compare

Why choose PicPeak?

See how PicPeak compares to popular photo delivery platforms like PicDrop, Pic-Time, ShootProof, Pixieset, CloudSpot, SmugMug, and Format.

Feature
PicPeak
Open Source
PicDrop
SaaS
Pic-Time
SaaS
ShootProof
SaaS
Pixieset
SaaS
CloudSpot
SaaS
SmugMug
SaaS
Format
SaaS
Price Free forever From €19/mo From $20/mo From $20/mo From $8/mo From $7/mo From $16/mo From $10/mo
Self-Hosted Yes No No No No No No No
Open Source MIT License No No No No No No No
Storage Unlimited* Limited Limited Limited 3GB–1TB Limited Unlimited 70–1500 images
White-Label Included Paid tier Paid tier Paid tier Paid tier Paid tier Paid tier Paid tier
Time-Limited Galleries Included Limited No No No No No No
Guest Uploads Included No No No No No No No
Password Protection Included Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Paid tier
Analytics Included Limited Yes Yes Limited Yes Yes Limited
Full Data Ownership Yes No No No No No No No

* Limited only by your server's storage capacity

Detailed PicPeak vs PicDrop Comparison
❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PicPeak really free?
Yes! PicPeak is 100% free and open-source under the MIT license. There are no hidden fees, no premium tiers, and no feature gates. You only pay for your own server hosting, which can be as little as $5/month with providers like Hetzner or DigitalOcean.

How does PicPeak compare to PicDrop?
PicPeak offers most of the features PicDrop provides — like password-protected galleries, analytics, and professional delivery — but it's completely free and self-hosted. Unlike PicDrop, you own all your data, get unlimited storage (limited only by your server), and white-label branding is included at no extra cost.

Can I use PicPeak for wedding photography?
Absolutely! PicPeak is perfect for sharing wedding photos with clients. You can create password-protected galleries, enable guest uploads so wedding guests can contribute their photos, set galleries to automatically expire, and brand everything with your studio's look and feel.

How do I install PicPeak on my server?
PicPeak deploys in under 5 minutes using Docker. Simply clone the repository, configure your environment variables, and run docker-compose up. It works on any Linux server, VPS, or even a Raspberry Pi. Full installation instructions are on our GitHub page.

Is PicPeak a good alternative to Pic-Time or ShootProof?
Yes! If you're looking for a self-hosted alternative to Pic-Time or ShootProof, PicPeak gives you professional-grade photo galleries with time-limited access, password protection, analytics, and white-label branding — all without monthly subscription fees.

Can clients download photos from PicPeak galleries?
Yes, clients can view and download photos directly from their gallery link. You control the download settings and can track download statistics through the built-in analytics dashboard.

Does PicPeak support custom branding?
Yes! PicPeak includes full white-label branding at no cost. You can customize colors, logos, and fonts to match your photography brand. Your clients will see your brand, not PicPeak's — a feature that competitors like PicDrop lock behind expensive paid plans.

Is my data safe with PicPeak?
Since PicPeak is self-hosted, your photos stay on your own server. You have full ownership and control over all data. No third party ever has access to your clients' photos unless you explicitly share a gallery link.

Every month you wait costs you $19–50.

Stop paying rent on your own photos. Deploy PicPeak in 5 minutes and never look back.

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