Google Photos Alternatives for Linux

Google Photos is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Nextcloud, 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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Google Photos are MEGA, Ente Photos, PhotoPrism and Sync-in.

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Most Google Photos alternatives are Photo Managers, but you can also narrow the list to Image Viewers or Photo Sharing Apps. Other popular filters are Android, Linux, Kindle Fire, Open Source and Self-Hosted. You can also filter for EU-based alternatives if you prefer software from the European Union.

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Google Photos alternatives page was last updated Jul 3, 2026

Nextcloud
1267 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.
188 Nextcloud alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Flathub
F-Droid
OpenAPK
Raspberry Pi
Cloudron
Docker Hub
Germany
EU
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Good alternative?Is Nextcloud a good alternative to Google Photos?

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Nextcloud vs Google Photos Comments
Top Positive Comment by Guest · Jan 10, 2023
Taking control of my digital footpring. Nextcloud is self-hosted - My data is MY data...
Top Negative Comment by BarnMTB · Jun 2, 2022
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.
Positive comment by da_ · May 5, 2022
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
MEGA
955 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.
238 MEGA alternatives
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Cloud Storage
File Sync
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New Zealand
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
New Zealand
+9
Good alternative?Is MEGA a good alternative to Google Photos?
Ente Photos
221 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.
167 Ente Photos alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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Photo Manager
Cloud Storage
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Flathub
F-Droid
OpenAPK
Flatpak
Cloudron
United States
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Ente Photos vs Google Photos Comments
Positive comment by schwurblersib · Dec 13, 2024
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.
Positive comment by jbravo · Jan 20, 2025
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!
Positive comment by Joseph Leskey · Aug 25, 2025
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.
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Ente Photos is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
Ente Photos is Privacy focusedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
PhotoPrism
128 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.
147 PhotoPrism alternatives
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Open Source
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Photo Manager
Photo Sharing
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Germany
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
DigitalOcean
Self-Hosted
FreeBSD
Raspberry Pi
Docker
Germany
EU
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PhotoPrism vs Google Photos Comments
Positive comment by Guest · Jan 26, 2021
Actively maintained Open Source alternative.
Positive comment by happycat · Jan 23, 2021
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!
Positive comment by drfuzzyness · Dec 7, 2021
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
Sync-in
24 likes
Sync-in is a sovereign, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, synchronization, and collaboration. It is intended for individuals, businesses, public-sector entities, and institutions seeking a controlled, scalable solution suited to their operational requirements.
75 Sync-in alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
File Sync
Cloud Storage
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
Docker
Docker Hub
npm
YunoHost
France
EU
+6
Good alternative?Is Sync-in a good alternative to Google Photos?
Shotwell
189 likes
Shotwell is an open source photo organizer designed for the GNOME desktop environment.
117 Shotwell alternatives
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Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Photo Manager
Image Viewer
Origin
United States
Platforms
Linux
Flathub
Flatpak
United States
+2
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Shotwell vs Google Photos Comments
Negative comment by cb1d · Sep 5, 2019
Great local photo app. Has no cloud provider attached, is not a replacement for Google Photos.
Negative comment by Guest · Aug 7, 2021
Shotwell is just an app that can view images, not store them on the cloud.
2 of 2 comments
Shotwell is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
Shotwell is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
Piwigo
74 likes
Manage your photo collection with Piwigo Piwigo is open source photo gallery software for the web. Designed for organisations, teams and individuals.
147 Piwigo alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application typeApplication types
Photo Manager
Photo Sharing
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
France
EU
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Piwigo vs Google Photos Comments
Negative comment by Crowfather · Dec 1, 2021
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.
Positive comment by Guest · Jan 23, 2021
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
2 of 2 comments
Piwigo is Free and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
Piwigo is LightweightGoogle Photos is not according to our users
Pix
12 likes
An image viewer and browser utility - primarily for Linux Mint. Pix is part of the X-Apps project, which aims at producing cross-distribution and cross-desktop software.
81 Pix alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Photo Manager
Image Viewer
Platforms
Linux
Good alternative?Is Pix a good alternative to Google Photos?
Tonfotos
102 likes
Tonfotos simplifies browsing of large photo collection by grouping shots by events, dates, people, locations and so on. Quickly find what you need regardless where files are stored - on your computer, external drives or NAS.
39 Tonfotos alternatives
Cost / License
Free Personal
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Photo Manager
Image Viewer
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Good alternative?Is Tonfotos a good alternative to Google Photos?
bewCloud
5 likes
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 (AGPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Portugal
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Self-Hosted
Docker
Portugal
EU
+7
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Synology Photo Station
6 likes
Photo Station is an online photo album integrated with a blog for you to easily share photos, videos, and blog over the Internet.
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Photo Sharing
Image Hosting
Origin
Taiwan
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
iPad
Self-Hosted
Taiwan
+6
Good alternative?Is this a good alternative to Google Photos?
PhotoStructure
10 likes
Your new home for all your photos & videos.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Photo Manager
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
United States
Good alternative?Is PhotoStructure a good alternative to Google Photos?

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Google Photos Alternatives for Linux

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