OTS

OTS gives you a self-hosted file and photo management application: one you deploy yourself, on a home server, NAS or VPS. Self-hosting it means no per-user subscription and no third-party cloud holding your information.

Its public repository on GitHub currently shows 794 stars, a useful signal of community interest. Repository activity was last recorded on Sep 10, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.

Before you switch

File and photo tools hold irreplaceable data, so plan backups before you migrate. Test the mobile auto-upload with a small album, confirm how duplicates are handled, and make sure you understand where files are stored on disk — plain folders are easier to rescue than opaque databases.

Like every project listed on SelfHosted, OTS is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.