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Ente Photos

Open-source, end-to-end encrypted backup and sharing for photos and videos, multi-platform sync, original quality preservation, privacy-first design, collaborative albums, family sharing, secure external sharing, robust data replication, and device imports.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Online
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Android Tablet
  • iPad
  • Self-Hosted
  • Flathub
  • F-Droid
  • Flatpak
4.8
Excellent42 reviews
166likes
38comments

Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Encrypted Photo Storage
  2.  End-to-End Encryption
  3.  Ad-free
  4.  Cloud Sync
  5.  Shared Folders
  6.  Encrypted Backup
  7.  No Tracking
  8.  Two-factor Authentication
  9.  Automatic Backup
  10.  Dark Mode
  11.  Built-in viewer
  12.  Geotagged Photos
  13.  Selective Synchronization
  14.  Facial Recognition
  15.  Passkey Support
  16.  Works Offline
  17.  RAW Photo Editors
  18.  Real time collaboration
  19.  Custom Domain
  20.  Batch Editing
  21.  File Tagging
  22.  AES-256 Encryption
  23.  No Logs
  24.  Tagging

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  • dutchessofthenorth reviewed Ente Photos  

    it's a bit more expensive than iCloud or Google photos, but I trust ente's open source platform far more than apple or google. it also works incredibly well - ocr, face detection, a map of all your photos, and lots of other features are included that make it a really well rounded photos app. I use it more than my phone's default gallery now!

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  • oliverr reviewed Ente Photos  

    I love it. I came from Google Photos and thought I would have to give up some functionality, but that is not true!

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Comments and Reviews

   
Comment summary: Ente Photos is praised for its privacy-focused features, acting as a strong alternative to Google Photos. Users commend its encryption capabilities, ease of use, and active development. Many appreciate its family sharing plans despite a few concerns about pricing and incomplete open-source status. Some issues include limited features on specific platforms and the dependency on cloud servers. While most feedback is positive, a few users express discomfort with its location-based privacy implications.
Top Positive Comment
Vicky
10

One of the best google Photos alternative, It even has Family Plans 🤩. It also encrypts the metadata, while allowing to search through the metadata to find your photos.

dutchessofthenorth
0

it's a bit more expensive than iCloud or Google photos, but I trust ente's open source platform far more than apple or google. it also works incredibly well - ocr, face detection, a map of all your photos, and lots of other features are included that make it a really well rounded photos app. I use it more than my phone's default gallery now!

oliverr
0

I love it. I came from Google Photos and thought I would have to give up some functionality, but that is not true!

Review by a new / low-activity user.
J4nie
0

It works as it should, at a reasonable price.

treaz
0

Excellent replacement for iphoto or google photos. Allows me freedom to move between platforms.

Review by a new / low-activity user.
tiedschaei
0

You can't edit the order of photos within an album.

Review by a new / low-activity user.
CrepeDeLaCrepe
0

I'm totally satisfied. Privacy has been the reason I never used Google Photos, despite the unlimited storage (back then). Ente's user-friendliness means my family can use it too without much hassle.

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What is Ente Photos?

ente is a simple app to backup and share your photos and videos.

If you've been looking for a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, you've come to the right place. With ente, they are stored end-to-end encrypted (e2ee). This means that only you can view them.

We have open-source apps across Android, iOS, web and desktop, and your photos will seamlessly sync between all of them in an end-to-end encrypted (e2ee) manner.

ente also makes it simple to share your albums with your loved ones, even if they aren't on ente. You can share publicly viewable links, where they can view your album and collaborate by adding photos to it, even without an account or app.

Your encrypted data is replicated to 3 different locations, including a fall-out shelter in Paris. We take posterity seriously and make it easy to ensure that your memories outlive you.

We are here to make the safest photos app ever, come join our journey!

FEATURES

  • Original quality backups, because every pixel is important
  • Family plans, so you can share storage with your family
  • Collaborative albums, so you can pool together photos after a trip
  • Shared folders, in case you want your partner to enjoy your "Camera" clicks
  • Album links, that can be protected with a password
  • Ability to free up space, by removing files that have been safely backed up
  • Human support, because you're worth it
  • Descriptions, so you can caption your memories and find them easily
  • Image editor, to add finishing touches
  • Favorite, hide and relive your memories, for they are precious
  • One-click import from Google, Apple, your hard drive and more
  • Dark theme, because your photos look good in it
  • 2FA, 3FA, biometric auth
  • and a LOT more!

PRICING We don't offer forever free plans, because it is important to us that we remain sustainable and withstand the test of time. Instead we offer affordable plans that you can freely share with your family. You can find more information at ente.io.

SUPPORT We take pride in offering human support. If you are our paid customer, you can reach out to team@ente.io and expect a response from our team within 24 hours.

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  •  1,482 Forks
  •  530 Open Issues
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