What makes Ente different from Google Photos?

Ente provides end-to-end encryption unlike Google Photos, is truly multiplatform unlike iCloud Photos, and is fully open source unlike both. It encrypts photos while allowing search through metadata, retains original quality and EXIF data, and charges fair prices rather than free with data monetization.

Yes, Ente is fully open source. Open source is described as their way of giving back to the community and making sure what they are building outlives them.

How is my data stored and protected?

Photos are stored in 3 locations with end-to-end encryption. The code is audited and self-hostable, and the service uses zero-knowledge encryption where Ente cannot see your photos.

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Ente

Store and share your photos with absolute privacy

Filed 3 October 2026

Private, secure photo storage app with end-to-end encryption. Cross-platform, open source, and self-hostable.

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Questions answered

What makes Ente different from Google Photos?: Ente provides end-to-end encryption unlike Google Photos, is truly multiplatform unlike iCloud Photos, and is fully open source unlike both. It encrypts photos while allowing search through metadata, retains original quality and EXIF data, and charges fair prices rather than free with data monetization.
Is Ente open source?: Yes, Ente is fully open source. Open source is described as their way of giving back to the community and making sure what they are building outlives them.
How is my data stored and protected?: Photos are stored in 3 locations with end-to-end encryption. The code is audited and self-hostable, and the service uses zero-knowledge encryption where Ente cannot see your photos.

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Key features

Smart Albums
Hidden Photos
Legacy Contacts
Comments and Likes

Pricing

Free tier with 10GB storage. Paid plans starting at 0.99 EUR per month up to 19.99 EUR per month.

Link metrics

Majestic link data for ente.com. Arrows show the change since the previous check (up, down or no change).
Metric	Value	Change
Trust Flow	33	no change since last check
Citation Flow	50	no change since last check
Referring domains	3,094	no change since last check
External backlinks	28,625	no change since last check

Top topic: Computers/Software/Operating Systems (32). Checked 3 Oct 2026, changed 3 Oct 2026. Link data by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.

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