
Ente Photos
8.6#1 in photo management softwareFrom $2.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | Ente Photos | Nest |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Album owners can let others add photos, including through a browser link for people without an Ente account. | Collab folder invitations carry the folder key, so invited people can read that folder's contents. |
| Encryption | Photos and metadata are encrypted on the user's device before upload, and Ente says it cannot view them. | Nest says it uses client-side XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption with keys derived via Argon2id. |
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.
Nest fits creators, teams and individuals sharing personal videos, documents, projects or sensitive files. It suits users prioritizing client-side, zero-knowledge encryption and controlled links.