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Degoo alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Degoo: ad-supported free plan with frequent upsells, and no proper desktop sync client. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Degoo, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Icedrive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Ente Photos logoEnte PhotosFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 452.2
  1. Ente Photos logo

    1. Ente PhotosTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-minded families wanting a Google Photos-style app with encryption

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    52.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Degoo

    End-to-end encrypted photo backup with open-source apps.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encrypted with on-device face and text search
    • Open source, audited and self-hostable
    • Three-location replication of every file

    Cons

    • On-device indexing of large libraries is slow
    • Editing tools are basic
    • Smaller company than the big-tech options
    Visit Ente Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Ente Photos a good Degoo alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Replication
    Stored in 3 locations
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, audited and self-hostable
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2020
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ente.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Degoo alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Icedrive logo

Best Degoo alternative for most people

Icedrive

Small free tier but a real desktop app and encryption.

MEGA logo

Best Degoo alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MEGA

Encrypted storage with full desktop clients.

Ente Photos logo

Best Degoo alternative for open source

Ente Photos

End-to-end encrypted photo backup with open-source apps.

Ente Photos logo

Best Degoo alternative for self-hosting

Ente Photos

End-to-end encrypted photo backup with open-source apps.

pCloud logo

Best Degoo alternative for Mac

pCloud

Paid storage with lifetime plans and proper sync.

Icedrive logo

Best Degoo alternative for Windows

Icedrive

Small free tier but a real desktop app and encryption.

Icedrive logo

Best Degoo alternative for Linux

Icedrive

Small free tier but a real desktop app and encryption.

Google Photos logo

Best Degoo alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Photos

Better photo search and editing, with apps on every platform.

Icedrive logo

Best Degoo alternative for working in the browser

Icedrive

Small free tier but a real desktop app and encryption.

Degoo alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Degoo?

Icedrive ranks first right now. Small free tier but a real desktop app and encryption. MEGA and pCloud follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Degoo?

Yes. Icedrive (free plan + paid), MEGA (free plan + paid), pCloud (free plan + paid) and Google Photos (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Degoo?

Yes: Ente Photos. Ente Photos can also be self-hosted.

Which Degoo alternatives work on Linux?

Icedrive, MEGA, pCloud and Ente Photos run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Degoo?

The complaints we hear most: ad-supported free plan with frequent upsells; no proper desktop sync client; not suitable as the only copy of important files.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Degoo, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.