Ente

Ente is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted cloud platform designed to store and sync personal data without needing to trust the service operator. It powers apps such as Ente Photos (a private alternative to mainstream photo clouds) and Ente Auth (a 2FA authenticator with encrypted sync).

Key Features

• End-to-end encryption with a zero-knowledge design for stored and shared content
• Cross-platform clients (mobile, desktop, and web) for photos and authenticator workflows
• Photo backup with background uploads and multi-device sync
• Private sharing, including collaborative albums and link-based sharing with encrypted uploads
• Migration and export workflows to move photo libraries in and out
• External security and cryptography audits reported by the project

Use Cases

• Private photo and video backup as an alternative to Google Photos or iCloud Photos
• Secure family or team photo sharing with collaborative albums
• Encrypted syncing of 2FA tokens across devices (Authy alternative)

Limitations and Considerations

• Some advanced features (for example, semantic search/face features) may depend on the app’s capabilities and server configuration
• Ente Photos is offered as a paid service by the vendor, though the codebase can be deployed independently

Ente suits users who want a privacy-first, audited, end-to-end encrypted experience for photos and 2FA, while keeping the option to run the full stack under their own control. It combines modern client apps with an encrypted cloud backend focused on minimizing trust.