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Cryptee vs Stingle Photos
Both stand on photo storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Cryptee pairs photo and video storage with a capable encrypted editor, including offline use and several import paths. Its free plan is small at 100 MB, with paid capacity starting at €3/mo for 10 GB.
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Stingle Photos combines encrypted photo and video backup with sync, playback and sharing. Consider the password recovery limitation and storage capacity when choosing a plan.
Visit Stingle PhotosThe facts
| Cryptee | Stingle Photos | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | 10 GB: €3 a month | 100 GB yearly: $29.90 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | crypt.ee | stingle.org |
| On photo storage services | #1 of 71 | #4 of 71 |
Cryptee: what it does well
- Encrypts files on-device with AES-256 before upload.
- Photos supports RAW files and encrypted sharing links.
- Editor supports Markdown, DOCX, PDF, and ODT.
- Free plan includes 100 MB.
- Available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 MB.
- 10 GB plan costs €3/mo.
- Larger storage plans cost €9/mo or €27/mo.
Stingle Photos: what it does well
- Free plan includes 1 GB of storage.
- Encrypts files locally before cloud transfer.
- Supports background backup and cross-device sync.
- Open source under the GPLv3 license.
- Offers self-hosting and encrypted shared albums.
What to know first
- Provider cannot recover or change forgotten passwords.
- Self-hosting requires Linux, S3-compatible storage, a domain and Git.
- Free plan is limited to 1 GB.
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