The short version
An open-source, end-to-end encrypted, cross-platform photo backup service.
From the HackerLinks archive
Ente Photos
An open-source, end-to-end encrypted, cross-platform photo backup service.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-07-16
Last seen:2026-07-16
Times seen:1
Website:ente.com
Why it caught our attention
A mature privacy-oriented alternative with hosted and self-hosted paths.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-07-16
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters praised feature parity, desktop apps, continuous exports, and its viability for de-Googling.
Original threadEnte – Opening Our Books