Google Photos AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Google Photos is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Photos and many of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Google Photos are Aves, Tuta Drive, PhotoPrism and PixelUnion.

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Google Photos alternatives are mainly Photo Managers, but if you're looking for Photo Sharing Apps or Cloud Storage Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Android + Image Viewer, Linux, Kindle Fire, EU, Android + EU and Photo Organization. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Photos.
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  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

     1250 likes

    On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

    182 Nextcloud alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  2. Aves icon

    Aves

     78 likes

    Aves can handle all sorts of images and videos, including your typical JPEGs and MP4s, but also more exotic things like multi-page TIFFs, SVGs, old AVIs and more!

    41 Aves alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU
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  4. Tuta Drive icon

    Tuta Drive

     29 likes

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with quantum-resistant cryptography protects files from all third-party access, including service providers, ensuring strict confidentiality for individuals and businesses, seamless web and mobile access, and compliance with EU data laws.

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    • Online
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    Zoner Studio

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  6. PhotoPrism icon

    PhotoPrism

     128 likes

    PhotoPrism is a highly rated alternative to Google Photos that has been gaining popularity among users who are looking for a more private and decentralized way to manage their photos. PhotoPrism is an AI-powered photo app that uses the latest technologies to automatically tag and find pictures without getting in your way. Whether you choose to run it at home, on a private server, or in the cloud, PhotoPrism makes it easy to organize and access your photos from anywhere.

    One of the standout features of PhotoPrism is its automatic tagging, which can help you quickly find the photos you're looking for based on keywords and other metadata. The app also offers facial recognition and geocoding, making it easy to sort and filter your photos by location and the people in them. While Google Photos offers similar features like facial recognition and image sharing, PhotoPrism's focus on privacy and decentralization makes it an excellent alternative for users who are concerned about the security of their data.

    146 PhotoPrism alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Whether you're using a phone, tablet, or desktop computer, our intuitive PWA provides a native app-like experience.
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  7. PixelUnion icon

    PixelUnion

     34 likes

    PixelUnion is a privacy-focused, EU-based photo storage service alternative to Google Photos. It offers lossless uploads, free 16 GB starter storage, AI-powered face recognition, and more.

    46 PixelUnion alternatives

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    • Online
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
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  9. ReFra gallery icon

    ReFra gallery

     40 likes

    ReFra is an open source Android Gallery app built with Material 3 and Jetpack Compose.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Sync-in icon

    Sync-in

     21 likes

    Sync-in is a secure, open-source platform for file storage, synchronization, and team collaboration — designed to give organizations full control over their data and workflows, while remaining flexible enough for individual needs.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  11. Piwigo icon

    Piwigo

     74 likes

    Manage your photo collection with Piwigo Piwigo is open source photo gallery software for the web. Designed for organisations, teams and individuals.

    147 Piwigo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  12. LibrePhotos icon

    LibrePhotos

     22 likes

    Unlike commercial service that store your photos in the cloud and scan/index them to train their machine learning models and collect ad targeting data on you, LibrePhotos keeps all your photos and metadata on your local machine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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  13. Focus Go icon

    Focus Go

     10 likes

    Focus Go is the gallery I always wanted to have, so I built it. I don't like bloated galleries with 23093485 features, so I only built the ones I need/think are needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU
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  14. ShareBin.eu icon

    ShareBin.eu

     7 likes

    ShareBin.eu is a lightweight file-sharing and live notepad service that works directly in the browser with no account required. Users can upload files, generate shareable links and QR codes, and choose whether uploads expire after 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or never expire.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Main page of ShareBin.eu
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  15. zeitkapsl icon

    zeitkapsl

     7 likes

    A private, end-to-end encrypted photo and video storage service based in the EU. It lets you back up, organize, and share memories securely, with original quality, no ads, and zero data mining.

    26 zeitkapsl alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
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