OpenAI (ChatGPT) vs Ente
Based on our analysis, Ente is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | OpenAI (ChatGPT) | Ente |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 42/100 | A · 91/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (38) | Positive (92) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (48) | Positive (86) |
| What you can do | Concern (42) | Positive (88) |
| What they promise | Mixed (52) | Positive (89) |
OpenAI collects account data, all prompts and responses, file uploads, voice inputs, and a separate Memory that persists even when you delete chats. Training on your conversations is on by default; you must opt out. A federal court order (May 2025) requires OpenAI to preserve and segregate ChatGPT conversation data — including deleted conversations. API and Enterprise: training is off; your data is never used for training. OpenAI states they don't sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising.
View full analysis →Ente is an end-to-end encrypted photo and file storage service where only you hold the decryption keys — the company genuinely cannot read your files even if ordered to; no cookies, no usage analytics, biometric processing happens on-device, and all 19 third-party providers are named; the main caveats are US/Delaware incorporation, PostHog analytics on the website, and some US-based storage and email infrastructure.
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