Ente

Open source · OSI-approvedStatus: unknown

End-to-end encrypted photo storage across devices

Ente stores photos and videos encrypted on the client, so the server holds ciphertext it cannot read. Sync, albums, and sharing all work on top of that constraint rather than around it.

It is the option for people who want cloud convenience without cloud access, and the clients and server are both open for inspection.

Decisive facts

Client-side encryption with the server holding no keys
Sync across iOS, Android, desktop, and web
Shared albums and public links that stay encrypted
On-device face grouping and search
Self-hostable server for full control

Photo & Video Security & Identity dart flutter go encryption privacy self-hosted

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Google Photos

Cloud photo library with automatic backup and search

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