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Ente

End-to-end encrypted photo storage and authenticator

PaidFree TierAdded Jan 1, 2021

About

Ente is a privacy-focused platform offering end-to-end encrypted photo storage and a 2FA authenticator app. All photos are encrypted on your device before upload, meaning even Ente cannot access your images. It features automatic backup, cross-platform sync, shared albums, and AI-powered search that runs on-device. The authenticator app is a free, open-source alternative to Google Authenticator with encrypted cloud sync. Both apps are fully open-source.

Tags

encryptionphoto-storageprivacyopen-source2fa-authenticator

Origin Story

By Vishnu Mohandas

The Problem

After Google Photos ended free unlimited storage, there was no privacy-respecting alternative with proper encryption.

Building It

Founded 2020, launched Photos in 2021, launched Auth (2FA) app in 2023. Fully open-sourced in 2024.

What It Means

Proves that end-to-end encrypted consumer products can be as polished and usable as Big Tech alternatives.

The Dream

Build a privacy-first alternative to every cloud service where your data stays truly yours.

Pricing

ModelPaid
Starting at$2/mo
Free tierAvailable

Authenticator app is free forever. Photo storage: 10GB free, 50GB at $1.99/mo, 200GB at $3.99/mo, 500GB at $7.49/mo, 2TB at $14.99/mo. Family plans available.

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Developer Tools

Problems Solved

  • Google Photos Privacy Concerns
  • Losing 2fa Codes When Switching Phones
  • Unencrypted Cloud Photo Storage

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