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Ente Photos alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ente Photos: on-device indexing of large libraries is slow, and editing tools are basic. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ente Photos, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Photos currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Photos logoGoogle PhotosFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Immich logoImmichOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 462.6
3iCloud Photos logoiCloud PhotosFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, iOS +14 of 459.6
4Proton Drive logoProton DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 548.9
  1. Google Photos logo

    1. Google PhotosTop pick

    Best for: Android and iPhone users who want the best automatic search and organisation

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Photos

    More powerful search and editing if encryption is not a priority.

    Pros

    • Excellent search by people, places and objects
    • Strong built-in and AI editing tools
    • Easy shared albums and partner sharing

    Cons

    • Not end-to-end encrypted
    • Free storage is shared with Gmail and Drive
    • Exporting a large library through Takeout is clumsy
    Visit Google Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Google Photos a good Ente Photos alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free storage
    15 GB, shared with Gmail and Drive
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage counting
    Original and Storage saver both count
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pre-2021 uploads
    High quality uploads before June 2021 do not count
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid storage
    Google One plans up to 5 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026one.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Immich logo

    2. Immich

    Best for: Self-hosters who want Google Photos features on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Photos

    Free self-hosted alternative with a very similar feature set.

    Pros

    • Feature set close to Google Photos
    • Automatic phone backup with local AI search
    • Free, with no paywalled features

    Cons

    • Needs a server with decent RAM and CPU
    • You are responsible for backups and updates
    • Fast development means occasional breaking changes
    Visit Immich Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Immich a good Ente Photos alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GNU AGPL v3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.immich.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Paywalled features
    None promised
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.immich.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    Android and iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026immich.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Face recognition
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.immich.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. iCloud Photos logo

    3. iCloud Photos

    Best for: iPhone and Mac owners who want the Photos app synced everywhere

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, iOS, Windows

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Photos

    Native Apple option, with optional end-to-end encryption.

    Pros

    • Seamless sync of edits and albums across Apple devices
    • Keeps full-resolution originals, including RAW
    • Optional end-to-end encryption

    Cons

    • Only 5 GB free
    • No Android app
    • Bulk export out of iCloud is slow
    Visit iCloud Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 iCloud Photos a good Ente Photos alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Original quality
    Full resolution, original formats
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shared Photo Library
    Up to five other people
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free storage
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device storage
    Optimize Storage option
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Proton Drive logo

    4. Proton Drive

    Best for: People who want encrypted storage alongside an encrypted email account

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    48.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ente Photos

    Encrypted photo backup alongside general file storage.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption including filenames
    • Open-source, audited apps
    • Bundles well with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Linux support lags behind other platforms
    • Fewer third-party integrations
    • Sync is slower than mainstream services on big libraries
    Visit Proton Drive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Proton Drive a good Ente Photos alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Drive Plus
    $4.99/month for 200 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Version history
    Up to 10 years on Drive Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ente Photos alternative for…

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

Google Photos logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for most people

Google Photos

More powerful search and editing if encryption is not a priority.

Immich logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for a free option

Immich

Free self-hosted alternative with a very similar feature set.

iCloud Photos logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

iCloud Photos

Native Apple option, with optional end-to-end encryption.

PhotoPrism logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for open source

PhotoPrism

Self-hosted library with AI tagging, run on your own server.

Immich logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for self-hosting

Immich

Free self-hosted alternative with a very similar feature set.

Proton Drive logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for Mac

Proton Drive

Encrypted photo backup alongside general file storage.

iCloud Photos logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for Windows

iCloud Photos

Native Apple option, with optional end-to-end encryption.

Google Photos logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Photos

More powerful search and editing if encryption is not a priority.

Google Photos logo

Best Ente Photos alternative for working in the browser

Google Photos

More powerful search and editing if encryption is not a priority.

Ente Photos alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ente Photos?

Google Photos ranks first right now. More powerful search and editing if encryption is not a priority. Immich and iCloud Photos follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ente Photos?

Yes. Google Photos (free plan + paid), Immich (open source), iCloud Photos (free plan + paid) and PhotoPrism (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ente Photos?

Yes: Immich and PhotoPrism. Immich and PhotoPrism can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Ente Photos?

The complaints we hear most: on-device indexing of large libraries is slow; editing tools are basic; smaller company than the big-tech options.

How is this list ranked?

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