Ente
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos, offering privacy, security, and seamless cross-device syncing.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/ente-io/ente or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Apple Photos.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $95/mo ($1,140/yr) in subscriptions
Ente FAQ
Common questions
Is Ente free and open source?+
Ente is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. End-to-end encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos, offering privacy, security, and seamless cross-device syncing.
What paid software does Ente replace?+
Ente serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Apple Photos, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Tresorit, saving up to $95/month ($1,140/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Ente?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/ente-io/ente or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Ente?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Apple Photos.