Google Photos Alternatives for Linux

Google Photos is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Ente Photos, 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 available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Google Photos are Nextcloud, MEGA, PhotoPrism and Sync-in.

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Google Photos alternatives are mainly Photo Managers, but if you're looking for Image Viewers or Photo Sharing Apps 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. Ente Photos icon
     213 likes

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted backup and sharing for photos and videos, multi-platform sync, original quality preservation, privacy-first design, collaborative albums, family sharing, secure external sharing, robust data replication, and device imports.

    164 Ente Photos alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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  2. Nextcloud icon
     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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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
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  3. MEGA icon
     947 likes

    This cloud-storage service offers end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Supports offline access, two-factor authentication, encrypted backup, a command-line interface, and dark mode for comfortable use.

    235 MEGA alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. PhotoPrism icon
     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
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    • Mac
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    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
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  5. Sync-in icon
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    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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    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
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  6. Piwigo icon
     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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  7. Shotwell icon
     188 likes

    Shotwell is an open source photo organizer designed for the GNOME desktop environment.

    114 Shotwell alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Pix icon
     11 likes

    An image viewer and browser utility - primarily for Linux Mint. Pix is part of the X-Apps project, which aims at producing cross-distribution and cross-desktop software.

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  9. Tonfotos icon
     102 likes

    Tonfotos simplifies browsing of large photo collection by grouping shots by events, dates, people, locations and so on. Quickly find what you need regardless where files are stored - on your computer, external drives or NAS.

    34 Tonfotos alternatives

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    • Linux
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  10. bewCloud icon
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    Open-source cloud storage solution built on TypeScript, Deno, and Fresh, offering a minimal, user-friendly interface, WebDAV file access, easy sharing, modular architecture, and integration with existing clients, designed for privacy and flexible self-hosting.

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. Photo Station is an online photo album integrated with a blog for you to easily share photos, videos, and blog over the Internet.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
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    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. Monument backs up and automatically organizes photos by time, location, camera, faces and what's in them.

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    • Freemium
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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux
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