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

Google Photos is described as 'Cloud storage offering 15 GB free space, automatic album and duplicate organization, AI editing, cross-platform sharing, and secure backups' 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, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Google Photos alternative is Ente Photos, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Google Photos are Nextcloud, Immich, MEGA and PhotoPrism.

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  1. Ente Photos icon

    Ente Photos

     206 likes

    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.

    162 Ente Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    Ente Photos vs Google Photos Comments
    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!

    Joseph Leskey
    Positive
    0

    I really like where Ente is going. It's end-to-end encrypted but provides full cross-platform syncing. It has pretty good on-device machine learning. It looks and feel great. I'm really excited to see where it goes from here; it seems like it's shaping up to be the best photos platform yet.

    3 of 4 comments
    • 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

     1241 likes

    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.

    179 Nextcloud alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
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    Nextcloud vs Google Photos Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

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

    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.

    da_
    Positive
    1

    It can even handle raw photos, if the appropriate app is installed.

    3 of 9 comments
    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud is a Cloud Storage Google Photos is a Photo Manager
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused, Customizable and DecentralizedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
  4. Immich icon

    Immich

     156 likes

    High performance self-hosted photo and video management offering local AI search, automatic backup, facial recognition, map-based tagging, multi-user and album support, raw and 360-degree image compatibility, public sharing, and extensive organizational features.

    51 Immich alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
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    Immich vs Google Photos Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
    5

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    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.

    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    1

    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.

    3 of 5 comments
    • Immich is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Immich is Privacy focused, Decentralized and LightweightGoogle Photos is not according to our users
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  6. MEGA icon

    MEGA

     943 likes

    This cloud-storage service offers end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Supports offline access, two-factor authentication, encrypted backup, a command-line interface, and dark mode for comfortable use.

    231 MEGA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  8. PhotoPrism icon

    PhotoPrism

     129 likes

    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.

    144 PhotoPrism alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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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    PhotoPrism vs Google Photos Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Actively maintained Open Source alternative.

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • PhotoPrism is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PhotoPrism is Privacy focused and DecentralizedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
  9. Proton Drive icon

    Proton Drive

     186 likes

    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.

    90 Proton Drive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
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  10. Fossify Gallery icon

    Fossify Gallery

     116 likes

    Privacy-focused offline gallery offers photo and video management, editing tools, secure locking by pin or fingerprint, EXIF metadata removal, recycle bin support for recovery, universal format compatibility, customizable material design themes, and no ads or trackers.

    74 Fossify Gallery alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Fossify Gallery vs Google Photos Comments
    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.)

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    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.

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • 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
  11. Aves icon

    Aves

     78 likes

    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!

    41 Aves alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Aves vs Google Photos Comments
    Saxoboneless
    Negative
    2

    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.

    • 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
  12. PixelUnion icon

    PixelUnion

     34 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Online
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  13. Tuta Drive icon

    Tuta Drive

     29 likes

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with quantum-resistant cryptography protects files from all third-party access, including service providers, ensuring strict confidentiality for individuals and businesses, seamless web and mobile access, and compliance with EU data laws.

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Online
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  14. Apple Photos icon

    Apple Photos

     63 likes

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

    145 Apple Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Apple Photos vs Google Photos Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Elros Telperien
    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    Piper
    0

    Platform specific so does not integrate at all with devices running Windows or Android.

    Crowfather
    Negative
    -2

    It's the closest replacement to Google Photos as it exists right now (paid) but not a replacement for the free Google Photos. You have to pay for storage on Apple Photos the same as you have to pay for storage on Google Photos

    3 of 5 comments
    • Apple Photos is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
  15. Flickr icon

    Flickr

     426 likes

    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.

    144 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Flickr vs Google Photos Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    24

    Flickr isn't a photo-storage app but more a social network for photographers.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Flickr is more of a social platform for sharing photos. Google Photos is more of a cloud file management platform focused on photos.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's not really a cloud storage for photos

    3 of 4 comments
    • Flickr is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Photos is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Flickr is a Photo Sharing Google Photos is a Photo Manager
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