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Your photo library is a record of your life, full of faces, places and moments you can't replace. Google Photos stores it with a US company under US law, analyses your pictures to recognise faces and places, and ties the whole archive to your Google account. European photo backup services store your library in Europe, and several encrypt it so only you can see it.
🛡️ Based in Europe
Switzerland
Swiss encrypted cloud storage where files are locked before upload, so even Proton's staff cannot see what you store.
🛡️ Based in Europe
Germany
German cloud storage where your files are encrypted on your device before uploading, so nobody but you can access them.
🛡️ Based in Europe
Switzerland
Swiss cloud storage with a generous free plan. Or pay once for lifetime storage instead of a monthly subscription.
🛡️ Based in Europe
Norway
Norwegian cloud storage that automatically backs up your photos and files, with no ads or activity tracking.
🛡️ Based in Europe
Slovenia
Slovenian cloud storage where you can also connect your existing Dropbox or Google Drive and manage everything from one place.
Open-source software you run on your own server, NAS or an always-on computer at home. Your data never leaves your hands and nobody can close your account, but you look after updates and backups yourself. Because you hold the data, these can be developed anywhere.
Google Photos on your own server. Phone apps back up your pictures automatically, with search, faces, maps and shared albums.
Open source (AGPL-3.0), developed by FUTO, United States. You need a server or always-on computer with Docker. Back up your photo folder separately: Immich warns its own database does not include the photos.
Organise and browse your whole photo library on your own server, with smart search and maps. Built in Germany.
Open source (AGPL-3.0), developed by PhotoPrism UG, Germany. Runs with Docker on a home server or NAS. Phone backup works through third-party sync apps; some extra features need a paid membership.
