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Self-hosted Immich reportedly reduces cloud photo storage costs over Google Photos
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A self-hosted alternative to Google Photos called Immich is being discussed as a cost-saving option for personal photo storage
Engineers managing personal or small-scale photo storage may consider self-hosted solutions to cut recurring cloud costs. However, the trade-offs in maintenance, scalability, and reliability are not addressed in the available material
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Immich is presented as a self-hosted alternative to Google Photos for photo storage
Potential cost savings are the primary motivation for switching from cloud-based services
No details are provided on setup complexity, hardware requirements, or long-term viability
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