Google Photos AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Cloud Storage Services

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   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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   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.

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   • 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
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   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

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • File Sync

   Origin

   • New Zealand

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • Windows Phone
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • New Zealand

   

   

   

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4. 

   

   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

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • 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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   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
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   Proton Drive

    198 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.

   99 Proton Drive alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • File Sync

   Origin

   • Switzerland

   Platforms

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

   • Switzerland

   

   

   

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   Tuta Drive

    33 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.

   64 Tuta Drive alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • Online Backup

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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9. 

   

   PixelUnion

    35 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

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Photo Manager
   • Cloud Storage

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

   

   

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    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

    Cost / License

    • 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

    

    

    

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    Stingle Photos

     27 likes

    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
    • Open Source

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • Photo Sharing

    Origin

    • Armenia

    Platforms

    • Android

    • Armenia

    

    

    

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    Stingle Photos vs Google Photos Comments

    Positive comment by Guest · Jun 23, 2020

    Stingle Photos is a secure alternative to Google Photos

    Positive comment by SonaVerdyan · Jun 23, 2020

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

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    • Stingle Photos is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Photos is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Stingle Photos is a Cloud Storage Google Photos is a Photo Manager
    • Stingle Photos is Privacy focusedGoogle Photos is not according to our users
12. 

    

    ShareBin.eu

     7 likes

    ShareBin.eu is a lightweight file-sharing and live notepad service that works directly in the browser with no account required. Users can upload files, generate shareable links and QR codes, and choose whether uploads expire after 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or never expire.

    27 ShareBin.eu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Cloud Storage

    Origin

    • Czechia
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online

    • Czechia
    • EU

    

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    zeitkapsl

     7 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Photo Manager
    • Cloud Storage

    Origin

    • Austria
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • Austria
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Amazon Photos

     5 likes

    Amazon Photos lets you store, print, and share full-resolution photos, keeping favorite moments secure and in the spotlight.

    25 Amazon Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Photo Manager
    • Photo Sharing

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    • United States

    

    

    

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    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

    

    

    

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