Google Photos AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Cloud Storage Services

The best Cloud Storage alternative to Google Photos is Ente Photos, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Photos and 14 are Cloud Storage Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Cloud Storage Service alternatives to Google Photos are Nextcloud, Proton Drive, PixelUnion and Stingle Photos.

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Google Photos alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for Photo Sharing Apps or Photo Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include EU, Android, Open Source, Android + Image Viewer, Kindle Fire, Linux and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Photos.
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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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    Platforms

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

    • 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.
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    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
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    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
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    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. Proton Drive icon

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
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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 op...

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    PixelUnion

     29 likes
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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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  7. Stingle Photos icon

    Stingle Photos

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    Stingle Photos is a secure photo/video encryption and backup application that provides strong security, privacy, encryption and safely saves your media on cloud storage keeping you safe from data breaches and leaks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Backup and sync photos and videos with secure end-to-end encryption
    Secure encrypted gallery
    Trust no one encryption, zero-knowledge encryption
     
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    Guest
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    Stingle Photos is a secure alternative to Google Photos

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

    Its secure, encrypted, no one can see and track your media. Also easy to use and share photos with friends

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

    • Stingle Photos is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Stingle Photos is Privacy focusedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
  10. zeitkapsl icon

    zeitkapsl

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    A private, end-to-end encrypted photo and video storage service based in the EU. It lets you back up, organize, and share memories securely, with original quality, no ads, and zero data mining.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    bewCloud

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    Open-source cloud storage solution built on TypeScript, Deno, and Fresh, offering a minimal, user-friendly interface, WebDAV file access, easy sharing, modular architecture, and integration with existing clients, designed for privacy and flexible self-hosting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Faves

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    Save and organize your videos from anywhere without using your storage.

    11 Faves alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. monocles ocean icon

    monocles ocean

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    Access to monocles ocean with plenty of additional functions and with at least 4 GB of storage for your documents and data. Optionally, more storage can be available.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  15. Phostow icon

    Phostow

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    Phostow is a Google Photos alternative that magically keeps all of your photos backed up to wherever there's space on your devices, avoiding expensive cloud photo storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Phostow's iOS app
     
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