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Ente PhotosPhotoSync
Freemium

A small free tier is available. Paid plans add storage; self-hosting is free.

 Freemium

The desktop Companion tool is free; the mobile apps offer paid features.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • End-to-end encrypted with on-device face and object search
  • Open source clients and server, so self-hosting is a real option
  • Transfers in full resolution with metadata intact
  • Works over local Wi-Fi without a cloud
  • Free storage is small; real use needs a paid plan or self-hosting
  • On-device indexing is slow on older phones
  • Closed source
  • Pricing of the mobile apps not clearly stated on the homepage
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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