Other than self hosting, what is the best privacy based and secure alternative to Google Photos?

ente is a cloud based mobile and desktop photo storage app with a focus on security and privacy.

Encrypto lets you encrypt files before sending them to friends or coworkers.

When it comes to saving your files on a cloud server, it is important to ensure the security of those files. Keeping your delicate files out of the wrong hands can save you a lot of time and hassle. Read more about Cryptomator.