// selfhosted · markusthiel/lumio

lumio

Self-hosted client galleries for photographers — a Pixieset alternative.

💎 Hidden gem★ 78 stars⑂ 11 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

lumio is an open-source self-hosted project by markusthiel (markusthiel/lumio on GitHub). It has 78 GitHub stars and 11 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 25 September 2026.

GitHub stars
78
Forks
11
License
Custom
Last updated on GitHub
25 September 2026
Category
Self-Hosted
Listing
Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Deploy with Docker

    Host the gallery platform yourself.

  2. Upload a shoot

    Add photos to a new client gallery.

  3. Share with clients

    Send a private link for proofing and selection.

  4. Sell prints

    Offer a print shop on your own terms.

// features

Why people love it

Client galleries

Beautiful proofing galleries for your clients.

Image selection

Clients pick favorites right in the gallery.

Print shop

Sell prints directly from the platform.

AI tagging

Automatic tagging to organize large shoots.

GDPR-native

Data protection built in from the start.

Custom license

Source-available — check terms before commercial use.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/markusthiel/lumio.git
    cd lumio
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains lumio?

It is an open-source project at markusthiel/lumio with 11 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is lumio free for commercial use?

It uses a custom source-available license — read the terms before commercial use.

What does it replace?

It positions itself against Pixieset and Picdrop.

How do clients pick photos?

Through the proofing gallery's image selection feature.

Is client data private?

Yes — self-hosted and GDPR-native by design.

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Get lumio

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.