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Ente Photos vs Photoview
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| Fact | Ente Photos | Photoview |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Dart | Go |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 6.5k |
| Latest | ensu-v0.1.21 | v2.4.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 85 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Photos. Alternatives to Google Photos →
Full replacementEnte PhotosEnd-to-end encrypted backup from phones and desktops, with albums, sharing and on-device face and object search.
PartialPhotoviewBrowsing, face recognition and sharing links over photo folders already on the server; it does not upload from phones.
Ente Photos
- photos-v1.3.652026-10-06Redesigned album sharing and made sharing with multiple people faster.
- ensu-v0.1.212026-10-06Improved follow-up questions about notes and packs, with checks for changed or unavailable sources.
- photos-v1.3.642026-09-24Added a thumbnail filmstrip for quickly previewing and navigating nearby photos and videos in the gallery viewer.
- ensu-v0.1.202026-09-17Added a progress indicator while attaching images.
- locker-v1.0.92026-09-14Scan paper documents with Locker.
Ente Photos
unsigned The latest release, ensu-v0.1.21, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Photoview
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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