Immich
Tresorit
| Feature | Immich | Tresorit |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $0/mo | From $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | self-hosters, families, privacy-focused-users, photographers | law-firms, healthcare, financial-services, privacy-focused-businesses |
| Founded | 2022 | 2011 |
| Photo Backup | ✓ | ✗ |
| Facial Recognition | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Albums | ✓ | ✗ |
| Memories | ✓ | ✗ |
| Map View | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile Apps | ✓ | ✗ |
| End To End Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
| Secure Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Rights Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audit Logs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Remote Wipe | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Encryption | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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)
✓ Tresorit Pros
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption for all files
- GDPR, HIPAA, and Swiss privacy law compliant
- Secure file sharing with expiring links and watermarks
- No access to user data even by Tresorit staff
✗ Tresorit Cons
- More expensive than mainstream cloud storage
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations
- File preview limited compared to Google Drive
The Verdict
Immich is built for self hosters and families, with a focus on photo-backup and facial-recognition. Tresorit targets law firms and healthcare and leads with end-to-end-encryption and secure-sharing.
On pricing, Immich is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $0/mo compared to $11.99/mo for Tresorit. That $11.99/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Immich has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Tresorit requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Immich has a slight overall edge — but if zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption for all files matters most to you, Tresorit may still be the right call.