PhotoSafeComparison
Best private photo backups (2026)
Private beta: PhotoSafe is not on sale; accounts are invite-only. Public pricing is unavailable.
PhotoSafe is an end-to-end encrypted photo backup: files are encrypted on the user's device with AES-256-GCM using a key the service never receives, with dedup, link-shared albums and one-button full export. It is in private beta and the homepage states nothing can be bought today.
Choose by workflow
- Check whether encryption keys ever reach the service.
- Test a full-resolution export and restore before migrating.
- Review recovery and shared-album behavior.
- Compare capacity at your expected library size, not only the entry price.
Costs and billing basis
No public prices (waitlist only) - /pricing 2026-10-26
| Option | Price reference | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Ente Photos | $2.99/month for 50 GB; monthly billing | Vendor source Checked 2026-10-28 |
| Proton Drive | Price omitted: current plan amount not reverified | Vendor source Checked 2026-10-26 |
| Google One | $1.99/mo for 100GB | Vendor source Checked 2026-10-26 |
| iCloud+ | $0.99/mo for 50GB | Vendor source Checked 2026-10-26 |
Prices are dated references, not checkout quotes. Compare included limits, billing period, support and migration effort before making a decision.
A useful evaluation
Run the same sample task in each shortlisted option. Record setup time, manual corrections and the quality of the export. Choose the option that fits the work you actually need to complete.