The Best Google Photos AlternativesTop Photo Managers & Photo Sharing Apps like Google Photos

Google Photos is described as 'Photograph and video sharing and storage service by Google. It allows the users to store and share images and videos using the 15 GB free storage space of their Google Account or a Google One subscription' and is a very popular Photo Manager in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Google Photos for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Google Photos alternative is Ente Photos, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Photos are Nextcloud, Fossify Gallery, Immich and PhotoPrism.

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  1. Ente Photos icon

    Ente Photos

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    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.

    130 Ente Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    schwurblersib
    Positive
    3

    It is the best Google photos alternative I know. It even has pretty good AI-features, which work completely offline (of course you'll need an internet connection to sync your photos). It looks very good and makes me feel like my photos are stored in a safe place.

    jbravo
    Positive
    3

    It's simple enough for the average Google Photos user, who doesn't know how to self-host a server or do any technical configurations. Just install, transfer photos, and all your photos are backed up and available any time!

    Pietro Smusi
    Positive
    5

    I prefer ente to google photos as it provides end-to-end encryption to your photos, meaning you are the only able to see them, not even ente can decrypt them. The application is open source and ente's infrastructure whitepaper is publicly available. It has a smooth good-looking and simple app interface (android/ios/web), the prices are reasonable and the support is litterally just so fast. Recommended, as they also offer one year with 1GB of free trial.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ente Photos is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Ente Photos is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Google Photos.

    • Ente Photos is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Photos.

    • Ente Photos is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Ente Photos is Privacy focusedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
  2. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

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    On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

    153 Nextcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Flathub
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
     
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    Comment summary: Nextcloud offers a self-hosted solution for users looking to manage their photo storage outside of mainstream services like Google Photos, ensuring more control over data. While it supports features like automatic syncing, album creation, and some tagging, it lacks the comprehensive photo management functionalities found in Google Photos. Additionally, it requires technical knowledge for setup and maintenance, making it less accessible than Google Photos.
    Top Positive Comment
    da_
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    It can even handle raw photos, if the appropriate app is installed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    BarnMTB
    8

    With Nextcloud, you have to install and maintain the service/server yourself or pay a 3rd party host to do it for you. This requires some technical knowledge, willingness, and some investment upfront. Nextcloud is not "register an account & go", unlike Google Photos.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Taking control of my digital footpring. Nextcloud is self-hosted - My data is MY data...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Nextcloud is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableGoogle Photos is not according to our users
  4. Fossify Gallery icon

    Fossify Gallery

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    Unleash memories, not personal data. Fossify Gallery is the ultimate photo and video app that's as powerful as it is private. No ads, no unnecessary permissions – just a seamless experience tailored for you.

    66 Fossify Gallery alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Fossify Gallery as an Alternative to Google Photos
    Kelson V
    Positive
    3

    Great alternative for almost all the on-device / offline use cases. (If you do want to sync to a cloud account, you'll need another app for sync, but can still use this one locally.)

    don-user
    Positive
    2

    One of the best alternatives for the offline capabilities of Google Photos (gallery, view, edit). Needs to be complemented with another app for cloud save / backup use-case.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I had Google photos as default with sync turned off it kept on turning on. Thanks to this app I don't have to worry about that. I needed an app to act as a basic gallery app this does that no problem.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Fossify Gallery is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Fossify Gallery is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fossify Gallery is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Photos is not according to our users
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    Immich

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    Easily back up, organize, and manage your photos on your own server. Immich helps you browse, search and organize your photos and videos with ease, without sacrificing your privacy.

    18 Immich alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
    3

    It’s exactly like Google Photos, down to UI elements, but self hosted.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    It's useless without setting up a server. I am NOT looking for a backup system i already have a backup system. I want a photo manager and this is not the same thing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    0

    VERY easy to self-host with Docker. Just phone and Immich in the same internet and media will automatically back up. No more paying Google for more storage space.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Immich is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Immich is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Immich is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Photos is not according to our users
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    PhotoPrism

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    PhotoPrism is a highly rated alternative to Google Photos that has been gaining popularity among users who are looking for a more private and decentralized way to manage their photos. PhotoPrism is an AI-powered photo app that uses the latest technologies to automatically tag and find pictures without getting in your way. Whether you choose to run it at home, on a private server, or in the cloud, PhotoPrism makes it easy to organize and access your photos from anywhere.

    One of the standout features of PhotoPrism is its automatic tagging, which can help you quickly find the photos you're looking for based on keywords and other metadata. The app also offers facial recognition and geocoding, making it easy to sort and filter your photos by location and the people in them. While Google Photos offers similar features like facial recognition and image sharing, PhotoPrism's focus on privacy and decentralization makes it an excellent alternative for users who are concerned about the security of their data.

    121 PhotoPrism alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    Whether you're using a phone, tablet, or desktop computer, our intuitive PWA provides a native app-like experience.
     
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    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Actively maintained Open Source alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    happycat
    Positive
    1

    Comes with almost all functionality Google Photos provides such as: Automatic tagging of objects, places, colors, faces (coming soon). Creating and sharing albums. Video support. Beautiful views...

    Additionally PhotoPrism respects the users privacy!

    drfuzzyness
    Positive
    0

    Actively maintained and uses a passable object recognition system for automatic photo tagging.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks PhotoPrism is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • PhotoPrism is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhotoPrism is Privacy focusedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
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    Proton Drive

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    Offering comprehensive privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive allows users to store, synchronize, and share files across various devices through web, desktop, and mobile apps. Free storage up to 5 GB, service remains open-source and audited, ensuring file content and access control.

    65 Proton Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
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    Aves

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    Aves can handle all sorts of images and videos, including your typical JPEGs and MP4s, but also more exotic things like multi-page TIFFs, SVGs, old AVIs and more!

    38 Aves alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Saxoboneless
    Negative
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    As far as I'm aware, aves is just a photo gallery, not a cloud storage platform.

    don-user
    Positive
    2

    One of the best alternatives for the offline capabilities of Google Photos (gallery, view, edit), i.e. similar to Fossify Gallery. Needs to be complemented with another app for cloud save / backup use-case.

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    • Most users think Aves is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Aves is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Aves is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Photos is not according to our users
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    PixelUnion

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    PixelUnion is a privacy-focused, EU-based photo storage service alternative to Google Photos. It offers lossless uploads, free 16 GB starter storage, AI-powered face recognition, and more.

    29 PixelUnion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    Flickr

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    Online social photo and short video sharing community. Flickr helps you organize that huge mass of photos you have and offers a way for you, your friends and family to tell stories about them.

    132 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Flickr isn't a photo-storage app but more a social network for photographers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    It's not really a cloud storage for photos

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Pietro Smusi
    Negative
    0

    It is not a cloud photo storage provider, but more of a photo sharing platform.

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    • Some users think Flickr is a great Google Photos alternative, some don't.

    • Flickr is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Photos is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Piwigo

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    Manage your photo collection with Piwigo Piwigo is open source photo gallery software for the web. Designed for organisations, teams and individuals.

    128 Piwigo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Crowfather
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    Piwigo is good but its really for photos only. Video support requires the complex process of adding and configuring a special plugin. It also lacks object tagging and image recognition.

    Guest
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    Piwigo has come a long way since I first tried it. It’s great alternative method of storing photos in a cloud. It it is open source and can be self hosted. However, if you are not capable of managing your own LAMP stack, it appears you can get a hosted service at piwigo.com

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Piwigo is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Piwigo is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Piwigo is LightweightGoogle Photos is not according to our users
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    Apple Photos

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    Photos is a digital photograph manipulation application developed by Apple, intended to be less complex than its predecessor iPhoto .

    118 Apple Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Elros Telperien
    Positive
    3

    It's free, as quick as Google Photos, and also has great facial recognition. The editing capabilities are richer, and it has good raw support. Google Photos is fully online and slightly better or faster in many aspects overall, though.

    kylepiira
    Positive
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    Automatically tags faces, places, and objects to make them searchable. Also backs everything up to iCloud.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Similar functionality, but higher price.

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    • Most users think Apple Photos is a great Google Photos alternative.

    • Apple Photos is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
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