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Recallio

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Free plan WebLinuxAndroidSelf-hosted
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Spec score 7.6 #20 of 25 in Photo Backup Software

What it is

Recallio is a self-hosted photo and video backup for phones, available on Android, Linux, web, and self-hosted deployments. After setup, its Android app backs up the phone’s library automatically. Media is stored on hardware the user controls, including a local disk, NAS, or USB drive. The server installer targets an Ubuntu home server and installs FFmpeg and Tailscale; encrypted device access uses Tailscale’s WireGuard mesh. The web library supports search, favorites, albums, grid browsing, lightbox previews, and full-resolution originals. Existing folders on internal or external drives can be added, with subfolders becoming albums. Deleted photos move to a configurable Bin, set to 10 days by default. The maker says there is no telemetry, advertising SDK, or content scanning, and media travels directly between devices. A 2 GB RAM server is stated as sufficient, with storage sized to the library. Nightly release checks and automatic updates run during a chosen window.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Recallio is a self-hosted photo and video backup for phones.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Privacy
The maker says Recallio has no telemetry, advertising SDKs, or content scanning.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Automatic backup
The Android app backs up the phone’s library automatically after setup.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Data handling
The maker says media travels directly between the user’s devices and Recallio operates no servers that touch it.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Delete recovery
Deleted photos go to a Bin with configurable retention, set to 10 days by default.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Existing libraries
Users can point Recallio at folders on internal disks or external drives, and subfolders become albums.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Library browsing
The web library supports browsing, favorites, search, full-resolution originals, albums, grid view, and lightbox preview.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Limitations
The maker says face recognition and shared albums are on the roadmap, and family sub-accounts are planned for v2.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Remote access
Recallio uses Tailscale’s WireGuard mesh for encrypted access between devices.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Requirements
The maker says a server with 2 GB of RAM is enough, with storage sized to the library.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Server setup
The server installer is for an Ubuntu home server and installs FFmpeg and Tailscale.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Storage
Photos are stored on hardware the user controls, such as a local disk, NAS, or USB drive.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org
Updates
The server checks for releases nightly during a user-chosen window and installs updates automatically.Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Server, web panel, and mobile app are free · self-hosted Read 8 Oct 2026 · recallio.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free server, web panel, and mobile app
  • Stores media on user-controlled hardware
  • Automatic Android library backup after setup
  • Full-resolution originals and web search
  • No telemetry, advertising SDKs, or content scanning

Limits

  • Server installer targets Ubuntu home servers
  • No face recognition or shared albums yet
  • No family sub-accounts planned until version 2
  • No desktop app

Who it suits

Recallio suits people who want phone photo and video backup stored on hardware they control. It fits users comfortable running an Ubuntu home server and accessing their library through Android or the web.

Verdict

Recallio provides a free, self-hosted backup workflow with automatic Android uploads, direct device transfers, and a browser library. Its roadmap excludes face recognition and shared albums for now, and family sub-accounts are planned for v2.

Where Specifiction places it

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