File storage
Google Photos: Google Photos is Google's photo and video backup, storage and sharing service. These tools do a similar job: indie picks from our Friday drops and open source projects, each one chosen by a person.
Updated How we pick
4 alternatives to Google Photos
Free to use, and you can host them yourself
Self-hosted file sync, sharing and collaboration
Best for Teams keeping files on their own servers
nextcloud.com ↗GitHub ↗Free self-hosted, paid enterprise
End-to-end encrypted photo storage
Best for Private cloud photo backup with family sharing
Building an alternative to Google Photos?
Get it in front of people who want to try it. Free for makers.
Submit your toolSelf-hosted photo and video backup
Best for Replacing Google Photos on your own server
immich.app ↗GitHub ↗Free (self-hosted)
AI-powered self-hosted photo app
Best for Browsing and organising a large photo library at home
photoprism.app ↗GitHub ↗Free; paid membership tiers
