Ask HN: Are you interested in a privacy-first photo management solution?

by 1penny42cents on 2/16/2021, 7:57 AM with 9 comments

We're building a privacy-first photo management solution. We aim to provide the convenience of cloud-based solutions, with the privacy that their architecture can't offer. We're looking for our first users! If the idea sparks your interest, please answer these questions to see if there's a fit: https://duf1rbk6mma.typeform.com/to/yndxOz1n

  • by rochak on 2/16/2021, 5:36 PM

    Can you go a bit more into how you are putting privacy first? Of course, it will also depend upon how you are planning to monetise. If it is a subscription like offering, you would need a solid privacy focusing reason to bring in customers. I have been looking for a solution that I can self host and works like a photo library, not just a file browser. Of course, the subscription model would work for people who don’t want to self host.

  • by blackcats on 2/17/2021, 1:14 AM

    Not me, to much effort and everything is botnet. For “privacy” you would need a complete OS in an isolated space. Probably dedicated hardware too. Kaspersky was spot on

    Anyway, there must be a market for that. The value proposition could be meaningful

  • by rusinov on 2/17/2021, 1:59 PM

    Why use this and not iCloud Photo Library, for example?