Damselfly
6.4#23 in photo management softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Ente Photos
8.6#1 in photo management softwareFrom $2.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Damselfly | Ente Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Damselfly is a server-based photo management system designed to index large, folder-based photo collections for search and keyword tagging. | Ente Photos is an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos and Apple Photos for backing up and accessing photos across devices. |
Damselfly plans
- DamselflyFree
Ente Photos plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$2.49 a month
- Popular$4.99 a month
- Pro$9.99 a month
- Pro+$19.99 a month
Pick Damselfly if…
Damselfly suits people who want to manage and search a large folder-based photo library on their own server. It may be a fit for users comfortable enabling authentication and, especially for non-Docker installs, handling expert-level setup.
Pick Ente Photos if…
It suits people who want encrypted photo backup across Android, iOS, desktop, and web, with search, sharing, and import options. Family storage sharing is available to paid subscribers.