Ente

An end-to-end encrypted photo-sharing platform (alternative to Google Photos, Apple Photos).

GitHub stars: 29,368
License: AGPL-3.0
Latest release: locker-v1.0.10
12 October 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Docker, Node.js, Go

Commits per month, last 12 months

17,553 commits

Replaces

Paid products Ente can stand in for.

Amazon PhotosPhoto storage for Amazon Prime members.Google PhotosPhoto backup and albums from Google.iCloud PhotosApple's photo library in the cloud.

How to self-host Ente

Ente runs on Docker, Node.js and Go. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is Ente free?

Yes. Ente is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host Ente?

Yes. Ente runs on Docker, Node.js and Go. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does Ente replace?

People use Ente instead of Amazon Photos, Google Photos or iCloud Photos.

Is Ente still maintained?

The last change to Ente's code was on 12 October 2026, with 17553 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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