Ente Photos
8.6#1 in photo management softwareFrom $2.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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Paranoid Photos
7.2#22 in photo storage servicesFrom $2.08 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Ente Photos | Paranoid Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Ente says it began building an open-source company in 2020, funded by customer subscriptions; the About page does not state a headquarters. | The About page identifies Paranoid Inc. as a separate entity and says it is an investment of the Pleasant Solutions Group of Companies. |
| Encryption | Photos and metadata are encrypted on the user's device before upload, and Ente says it cannot view them. | The site says photos are encrypted before they leave your device and that the server cannot decrypt them. |
| Export | The desktop app supports incremental export of a user's data. | The FAQ says users can export their data at any time. |
| Purpose | Ente Photos is an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos and Apple Photos for backing up and accessing photos across devices. | Paranoid Photos is designed for private photo storage and personal library management. |
Ente Photos plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$2.49 a month
- Popular$4.99 a month
- Pro$9.99 a month
- Pro+$19.99 a month
Paranoid Photos plans
- FreeFree
- Plus$2.08 a month
- Pro$8.33 a month
- 200gb plan—
- Extra TBs—
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.
Pick Paranoid Photos if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.