Ente end-to-end encrypts every photo on your device so its servers only ever hold ciphertext. It is fully open source under AGPL-3.0 and has been audited by Cure53, Symbolic Software and Fallible and the code can be self-hosted if you want to run it yourself. Uniquely in this space, it ships polished native apps on all six major platforms and makes it easy to migrate straight from Google, Apple or Amazon Photos. The team is based in Bengaluru, India, with only a US holding entity, which is worth knowing if jurisdiction is a concern for you.
Ente Photos
End-to-end encrypted photo storage with real native apps on every platform.
ente.ioFreemiumOpen SourceE2E EncryptedAccepts CryptoWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebIndia
Pricing10 GB free forever; paid plans are 50 GB for $2.49/mo, 200 GB for $4.99/mo, 1 TB for $9.99/mo and 2 TB for $19.99/mo, shareable with up to five family members.
Strengths
- End-to-end encrypted and open source (AGPL-3.0)
- Multiple independent security audits
- Native apps across all six platforms plus self-hosting
- Easy import from Google, Apple and Amazon Photos
Considerations
- Team based in India (US entity is a holding company only)
- Free tier caps at 10 GB
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