Michael & Theresa

Our mission is to provide the most user- and privacy-friendly solution to keep your pictures organized and accessible. PhotoPrism is 100% self-funded and independent. We encourage all of our users to <a href="https://photoprism.app/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">become a sponsor</a>, as this allows us to make more features available to the public and remain independent. See membership level descriptions for the benefits you receive. <a href="https://photoprism.app/kb/personal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Compare Features&nbsp;</a> Why your support matters:<ul><li>Your continued support helps us provide regular updates and remain independent, so we can fulfill our mission and protect your privacy</li><li>Sustained funding is key to quickly releasing new features requested by you and other community members</li><li>Being 100% self-funded and independent, we can personally promise you that we will never sell your data and that we will always be transparent about our software and services</li></ul><img src="https://camo.githubusercontent.com/fb6513942e64600587f7762d45cca75a3396a0a96908fb5ac5b3a88dba08a723/68747470733a2f2f63646e2e70686f746f707269736d2e6170702f7468616e6b2d796f752f636f6c6f7266756c2e706e67" title=""><h2 style="">Frequently Asked Questions</h2><h3 style="">Shouldn't free software be free of costs?</h3>Think of “free software” as in “free speech,” not as in “free beer.” The <a href="https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Free Software Foundation</a> sometimes calls it “libre software,” borrowing the French or Spanish word for “free” as in freedom, to show they do not mean the software is gratis.<h3 style="">Why are some features only available to sponsors?</h3>PhotoPrism is 100% self-funded. Voluntary donations do not cover the cost of a team working full time to provide you with updates, documentation, and support. It is your decision whether you want to sign up to enjoy additional benefits.<h3 style="">What functionality is generally available?</h3>Our team decides this on an ongoing basis depending on the support effort required, server and licensing costs, and whether the features are generally needed by everyone or mainly requested by organizations and advanced users. As this allows us to make more features available to the public, we encourage all users to support our mission.<h3 style="">Which benefits do sponsors receive?</h3>Sponsors additionally enjoy all features with a <a href="https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/issues?q=label%3Asponsor-feature" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">sponsor-feature</a> label attached or marked as <a href="https://docs.photoprism.app/getting-started/config-options/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">sponsors only</a> in the docs, including <a href="https://demo.photoprism.app/places?target=_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Interactive World Maps</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://photoprism.app/kb/personal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Compare Features</a><h3 style="">Are there alternatives to a recurring subscription?</h3>For those who don't like recurring subscriptions, there will be discounted multi-year / lifetime payment options. To account for income differences, pricing may also vary by region. As soon as we have details, we will announce them publicly. Meanwhile, GitHub Sponsors has <a href="https://link.photoprism.app/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">one-time donation</a> options.<h3 style="">Why can't I buy and download a single version?</h3>Unlike traditional offline apps such as Microsoft Office or single-player games, software exposed to the Internet must be <a href="https://docs.photoprism.app/release-notes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">updated regularly</a> to stay secure and compatible with the latest standards.<h3 style="">When will new features be released?</h3>Our <a href="https://link.photoprism.app/roadmap" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Project Roadmap</a> shows what tasks are in progress and what features will be implemented next. You are invited to give ideas you like a thumbs-up, so we know what's most popular. Be aware that we have a zero-bug policy and do our best to help users when they need support or have other questions. This comes at a price though, as we can't give exact release dates for new features. Our team receives many more requests than can be implemented, so we want to emphasize that we are in no way obligated to implement the features, improvements, or other changes you request. We do, however, appreciate your feedback and carefully consider all requests. Because sustained funding is key to quickly releasing new features, we encourage all users to support our mission by signing up as a sponsor. Ultimately, that's what's best for the product and the community.

Free

<ul><li>Back our mission</li><li>Get <a href="https://www.photoprism.app/kb/personal" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">additional features</a> like 3D satellite maps, enhanced geocoding, and more user account roles</li><li>Use our public community forums to get support</li></ul>

Essentials

<ul><li>As a Plus member, you additionally get a <a href="https://docs.photoprism.app/user-guide/users/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">convenient UI for managing users</a> and sessions, as well as <a href="https://demo.photoprism.app/library/browse?view=cards&amp;order=added&amp;q=vectors" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vector graphics support</a></li><li>You are welcome to join our private members chat to connect with our team</li><li>You automatically become a Lifetime Essentials member after 24 months</li></ul>

Plus

<ul><li>Enjoy all the regular Plus benefits</li><li>In addition, we will do our best to answer any questions you may have via email or chat</li><li>You automatically become a Lifetime Plus member after 24 months</li></ul>

Silver

<ul><li>Get priority email support directly from our team and a mention in our <a href="https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/blob/develop/SPONSORS.md" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SPONSORS.md</a></li><li>You automatically become a Lifetime Plus member after 12 months</li></ul>

Gold

<ul><li>Get priority email support directly from our team and a special mention in our <a href="https://github.com/photoprism/photoprism/blob/develop/SPONSORS.md" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SPONSORS.md</a></li><li>In addition, we will be happy to provide you with early access to new features and services</li><li>You automatically become a Lifetime Plus member after just 6 months</li></ul>

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