Immich
Internxt
| Feature | Immich | Internxt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $0/mo | Free / from $4.49/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | self-hosters, families, privacy-focused-users, photographers | privacy-advocates, european-users, open-source-supporters, individuals |
| Founded | 2022 | 2020 |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Facial Recognition | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Albums | ✓ | ✗ |
| Memories | ✓ | ✗ |
| Map View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| Encrypted Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Send | ✗ | ✓ |
| Password Checker | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Immich Pros
- Full Google Photos replacement (self-hosted)
- AI face recognition and smart search
- Mobile apps with automatic background backup
- Shared albums and partner sharing
✗ Immich Cons
- Self-hosting only (no managed cloud option)
- Resource-intensive (especially ML features)
- Still in active development (breaking changes possible)
✓ Internxt Pros
- Open-source and auditable
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
- EU-based (GDPR native)
- Affordable pricing for large storage
✗ Internxt Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than Google/Dropbox
- Desktop app less polished
- Limited third-party integrations
The Verdict
Immich is built for self hosters and families, with a focus on photo-backup and facial-recognition. Internxt targets privacy advocates and european users and leads with encrypted-storage and file-sharing.
Pricing is close: Immich starts at $0/mo versus $4.49/mo for Internxt — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Immich edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Immich offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Internxt takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Immich has a slight overall edge — but if open-source and auditable matters most to you, Internxt may still be the right call.