Ente

Ente is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage platform. It provides a zero-knowledge environment where data is encrypted on the client side, ensuring the service provider cannot access user files. The software is available as a web application and across multiple desktop and mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows, allowing users to sync their data across different devices.

The ecosystem consists of three primary applications built on a shared encrypted platform. Ente Photos manages media libraries, Ente Locker provides a safe space for sensitive documents and credentials, and Ente Auth serves as a two-factor authentication tool. Users can choose to utilize the hosted service or self-host the server component using the provided source code. The project is developed using a combination of TypeScript, Go, and Flutter to maintain consistency across its various client interfaces.

Key features

• End-to-end encryption for all stored data
• Face detection and semantic search for photos
• Collaborative albums and private sharing
• Two-factor authentication via Ente Auth
• Secure storage for credentials and notes in Ente Locker
• Background uploads for mobile devices
• Data replication across three locations
• Support for family plans and easy data export

Ente is designed for users who require high levels of privacy and security for their personal media and sensitive documents. The architecture relies on a Go-based server and client applications built with Flutter. To ensure the integrity of its security claims and the correctness of its encryption implementation, the source code and cryptography have undergone external audits by cybersecurity firms including Cure53, Symbolic Software, and Fallible. This auditing process covers both the server-side logic and the client-side encryption routines.

Ente is a privacy-focused suite for users seeking a transparent and audited cloud storage and authentication service.