Ente, an open-source photo storage service created by former Google employee Vishnu Mohandas, seeks to compete with Google Photos by prioritizing user privacy. The service offers end-to-end encryption, enabling users to store images securely without the company accessing their data. With over 150,000 registered users storing 165 million photos, Ente provides a web client and apps for Android, iOS, and desktop. Plans start at $9.99 per month for 1TB of storage, and the service features local processing for improved privacy. Mohandas emphasizes cautious growth without seeking venture capital funding.