Ente Photos is the private, secure photo storage app with end-to-end encryption. Cross-platform, open source, and self-hostable. Start with 10GB free. - ente.io
· 1 month ago
Buy if you're privacy-first and happy paying a premium for end-to-end encrypted photo backup across devices. Skip if you want the cheapest storage or Google's AI conveniences.
Confidence
Medium. Based on ~25 public sources; exact paid prices and large independent review datasets were absent.
Ratings
Value for money
Ease of use
Feature depth
Support qualityNo support evidence reviewed
Security posture
Pricing
$0
Free
ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Paid storage plansFive tiers; prices not stated in reviewed sources
Best for
→Privacy-first individuals
→Google/Apple Photos refugees
→Open-source and self-host enthusiasts
→Multi-device families wanting E2EE
Not for
×Bargain hunters wanting cheapest per-GB storage
×Users dependent on Google's AI search and editing
−Some long-time users report considering a switch back to Google
Sources & method
- 14 sources - End-to-end encrypted, open source, and audited; one 2026 server-side authorization-bypass CVE disclosed.
official x3review x8security x2news x1
CVE-2026-16751 — Authorization bypass in Ente Museum server, Auth bypass in the emergency-recovery approval component, reported as enabling account takeover.
CVE-2026-73230 — Listed against Ente on VulDB, A CVE entry exists in Ente; reviewed sources give no detail on the issue.
Key stats
Value for money: 3/5
Rating
$0
Starting price
14
Sources
Analyzed
Value for money: 3/5. Reviewers and users call pricing high
Ease of use: 4/5. Hands-on reviews praise the smooth experience
Security posture: 3/5. E2EE and audits, but recent server CVE
10GB Free tier Free forever plan
5 Storage plans Per XDA hands-on
2020 Founded Per Ente's '5 years' blog
$100k Mozilla grant Mozilla Builders program
Pricing
Free
$0
10GB storage
Free forever plan
Paid storage plans
Five tiers; prices not stated in reviewed sources
Prices lowered in a recent update
Larger storage allowances per tier
Security
End-to-end encrypted, open source, and audited; one 2026 server-side authorization-bypass CVE disclosed.
CVE-2026-16751 — Authorization bypass in Ente Museum serverAuth bypass in the emergency-recovery approval component, reported as enabling account takeover.⁹
CVE-2026-73230 — Listed against Ente on VulDBA CVE entry exists in Ente; reviewed sources give no detail on the issue.
What users say
Privacy-focused users are largely enthusiastic, with price the recurring complaint.
“I love Ente. It feels too good to be true. What's the catch?”
Security posture: 3/5. E2EE and audits, but recent server CVE
Security notes
End-to-end encrypted, open source, and audited; one 2026 server-side authorization-bypass CVE disclosed.
CVE-2026-16751 — Authorization bypass in Ente Museum server. Auth bypass in the emergency-recovery approval component, reported as enabling account takeover.9
CVE-2026-73230 — Listed against Ente on VulDB. A CVE entry exists in Ente; reviewed sources give no detail on the issue.
What to use instead
Immich: Self-hosted Google Photos alternative; more control, more upkeep. https://github.com/immich-app/immich
Google Photos
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