Ente Photos
8.6#1 in photo management softwareFrom $2.49 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitEnte Photos vs Vault Desk
Vault Desk
7.1#13 in secure cloud storageFrom $4 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Ente Photos | Vault Desk |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Photos and metadata are encrypted on the user's device before upload, and Ente says it cannot view them. | Files are encrypted on the device with XChaCha20-Poly1305 before upload, and the server stores ciphertext and wrapped keys. |
| Headquarters | United States of America | Athens, Greece |
| Self-hosting | The server and apps can be self-hosted with Docker; the quickstart runs API, web, PostgreSQL and MinIO services. | Vault Desk says users can self-host the whole stack. |
Ente Photos plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$2.49 a month
- Popular$4.99 a month
- Pro$9.99 a month
- Pro+$19.99 a month
Vault Desk plans
- Plus$4 a month
- Team$15 a month
- Free—
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 Vault Desk if…
Vault Desk suits people who want encrypted file storage with sharing controls and account recovery via a one-time key. It also offers a self-hosting option and plans for teams.