Ente Photos vs MeTube
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Ente Photos
End-to-end encrypted photo storage and backup
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MeTube
Web UI for downloading video from YouTube and many sites
| Feature | Ente Photos | MeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Photo Management | Media Servers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,201 | ★ 14,359 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google Photos, iCloud Photos | YouTube Premium |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Ente Photos or MeTube better?
Neither is universally better. Ente Photos has the larger community, while MeTube is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Ente Photos and MeTube free and open-source?
Yes. Ente Photos is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MeTube under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Ente Photos and MeTube with Docker?
Ente Photos: yes. MeTube: yes.