Phostow Alternatives

Phostow is described as 'Google Photos alternative that magically keeps all of your photos backed up to wherever there's space on your devices, avoiding expensive cloud photo storage' and is a Cloud Storage service in the backup & sync category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Phostow for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Phostow alternative is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Phostow are Ente Photos, Fossify Gallery, Google Photos and Aves.

More about Phostow
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
Get a badge for your sitePhostow alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • OpenAPK
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Nextcloud screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  2. Ente Photos icon

    Ente Photos

     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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
    Ente Photos screenshot 1
    Ente Photos screenshot 2
    Ente Photos screenshot 3
    Good alternative?
     
  4. Fossify Gallery icon

    Fossify Gallery

     117 likes

    Privacy-focused offline gallery offers photo and video management, editing tools, secure locking by pin or fingerprint, EXIF metadata removal, recycle bin support for recovery, universal format compatibility, customizable material design themes, and no ads or trackers.

    75 Fossify Gallery alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • IN flagIndia
    Fossify Gallery screenshot 1
    Fossify Gallery screenshot 2
    Fossify Gallery screenshot 3
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Photobucket icon
    Photobucket

    Compression-free storage for photos and videos with mobile auto backup, album creation, privacy controls, sharing, 1TB capacity, editing tools, sorting features, and video playback across devices, all with an ad-free experience a...

    https://www.photobucket.com
    Learn More
  6. Google Photos icon

    Google Photos

     342 likes

    Offers 15 GB free cloud storage for automatic photo and video backups, AI-powered editing tools, smart organization, duplicate cleanup, daily roll albums, locked folders, Google Lens, and easy sharing across devices with advanced security. Print services available in select regions.

    181 Google Photos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Google Photos screenshot 1
    Google Photos screenshot 2
    Google Photos screenshot 3
    Good alternative?
     
  7. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU
    Aves screenshot 1
    Aves screenshot 2
    Aves screenshot 3
    Good alternative?
     
  9. Seafile icon

    Seafile

     199 likes

    Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.

    137 Seafile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • CN flagChina
    Seafile screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  10. PhotoPrism icon

    PhotoPrism

     128 likes

    AI-powered, privacy-centered platform for managing, searching, and organizing photos with automatic tagging, face recognition, RAW support, advanced filters, geocoding, secure backups, Live Photo playback, and private server or cloud hosting options.

    146 PhotoPrism alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.
    Good alternative?
     
  11. Flickr icon

    Flickr

     426 likes

    Online social photo and short video sharing community. Flickr helps you organize that huge mass of photos you have and offers a way for you, your friends and family to tell stories about them.

    146 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • US flagUnited States
    Flickr screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  12. ReFra gallery icon

    ReFra gallery

     40 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU
    ReFra gallery screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  13. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Piwigo screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  14. ACDSee Photo Studio icon

    ACDSee Photo Studio

     150 likes

    Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    192 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • CA flagCanada
    ACDSee Photo Studio screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
  15. Shotwell icon

    Shotwell

     188 likes

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

    114 Shotwell alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • US flagUnited States
    Shotwell screenshot 1
    Good alternative?
     
12 of 92 Phostow alternatives