Private Photo Storage Alternatives to Google Photos

For those who value their online privacy and want to avoid sharing their personal data with Google, backing up photos to Google Photos can be a liability. While self-hosting a photo management solution is an option, it comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities.

A more convenient alternative is using a privacy-focused cloud storage service for photos, which provides the same convenience as Google Photos without sharing personal data. Ente Photos is one such service that offers end-to-end encryption, automatic backup, and 10GB of free storage. The app is open-source and available on multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Another option is Proton Drive Photos, which supports photo storage and comes with a range of features such as automatic backup, browsing photos in a timeline view, and organizing photos into albums. Proton Drive also offers 5GB of free storage and flexible pricing plans, including a lifetime plan that starts at $12.99 per month for 500GB of storage.

Internxt Photos is another service that prioritizes privacy with post-quantum encryption, two-factor authentication, and password-protected file sharing. However, it lacks automatic photo backup and only offers yearly plans starting at 10 euros a month.