Phrasea
Self-hostable digital asset management platform with Elasticsearch-powered search, AI-assisted indexing, granular permissions, and API-first architecture for teams of any size.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/alchemy-fr/phrasea or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Acquia DAM.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in subscriptions
Phrasea FAQ
Common questions
Is Phrasea free and open source?+
Phrasea is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hostable digital asset management platform with Elasticsearch-powered search, AI-assisted indexing, granular permissions, and API-first architecture for teams of any size.
What paid software does Phrasea replace?+
Phrasea serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Acquia DAM, Brandfolder, Bynder, Canto, Orange Logic, saving up to $125/month ($1,500/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Phrasea?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/alchemy-fr/phrasea or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Phrasea?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Acquia DAM.