Best Photo Storage Services in 2026
Updated
A photo library can include images and videos you want to store, find, and share. Compare original-quality storage and video backup with the listed free storage to understand what each service offers for keeping a collection. Face search can help with finding people in photos; shared albums and family sharing are worth checking if others need access. Desktop app availability, free plans, and paid-from pricing add further comparison points. IDrive, Amazon Photos, and Cryptee are among the services shown. Consider the features that fit how you keep and revisit your collection.
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25free plans on this page
€0.50/molowest paid tier
9 Oct 2026last checked
25 of 25 with known pricing have a free tier;0 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDriveWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | ||
| 2 | Amazon PhotosWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 5 of 6 | $0.99/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 3 | CrypteeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 6 of 6 | €3/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 4 | Ente PhotosWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 6 of 6 | $2.49/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 5 | Noodle GalleryWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | ||
| 6 | PermafilesWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 6 of 6 | £1.99/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 7 | Stingle PhotosWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 5 of 6 | $2.49/mo | 6.7 | ||
| 8 | FlickrWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | 5 of 6 | $8/mo | 6.6 | ||
| 9 | Synology PhotosWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | ||
| 10 | BackThenWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 11 | FamilyAlbumWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $2.99/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 12 | Google PhotosWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $1.99/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 13 | HomeGalleryWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | ||
| 14 | KinPatchWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $1.99/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 15 | LifeMantleWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $8.25/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 16 | OhhiWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | €0.50/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 17 | Paranoid PhotosWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $2.08/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 18 | PhotoStructureWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted | Three bars | 4 of 6 | $3.50/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 19 | PiwigoWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 3 of 6 | €32/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 20 | Preserve ForeverWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | 3 of 6 | $2.99/mo | 6.5 | ||
| 21 | FotobackMac · iPhone | Two bars | 2 of 6 | $1.67/mo | 6.4 | ||
| 22 | ImmichWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 23 | PhotonixWeb · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 24 | PhotoviewWeb · Linux · iPhone · Self-hosted | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | ||
| 25 | RecallioWeb · Linux · Android · Self-hosted | Three bars | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.4 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Free storage | Original-quality storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDrive | 6.8 | Free plan | Yes | 0.25 /mo | |||
| 2 | Amazon Photos | 6.7 | Free plan | $0.99/mo | Yes | 5 GB | Yes | |
| 3 | Cryptee | 6.7 | Free plan | €3/mo | Yes | |||
| 4 | Ente Photos | 6.7 | Free plan | $2.49/mo | Yes | 10 GB | Yes | |
| 5 | Noodle Gallery | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 6 | Permafiles | 6.7 | Free plan | £1.99/mo | Yes | 5 GB | ||
| 7 | Stingle Photos | 6.7 | Free plan | $2.49/mo | Yes | 2.99 /mo | 1 GB | Yes |
| 8 | Flickr | 6.6 | Free plan | $8/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 9 | Synology Photos | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 10 | BackThen | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 6.49 /mo | 1 GB | Yes |
| 11 | FamilyAlbum | 6.5 | Free plan | $2.99/mo | Yes | 2.99 /mo | ||
| 12 | Google Photos | 6.5 | Free plan | $1.99/mo | Yes | 1.99 /mo | 15 GB | Yes |
| 13 | HomeGallery | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | ||||
| 14 | KinPatch | 6.5 | Free plan | $1.99/mo | Yes | 4.99 /mo | 1 GB | Yes |
| 15 | LifeMantle | 6.5 | Free plan | $8.25/mo | Yes | 1 GB | ||
| 16 | Ohhi | 6.5 | Free plan | €0.50/mo | Yes | 1 GB | Yes | |
| 17 | Paranoid Photos | 6.5 | Free plan | $2.08/mo | Yes | 2.08 /mo | 8 GB | Yes |
| 18 | PhotoStructure | 6.5 | Free plan | $3.50/mo | Yes | 5 /mo | Yes | |
| 19 | Piwigo | 6.5 | Free plan | €32/mo | Yes | Yes | ||
| 20 | Preserve Forever | 6.5 | Free plan | $2.99/mo | Yes | 2.99 /mo | 2 GB | Yes |
| 21 | Fotoback | 6.4 | Free plan | $1.67/mo | Yes | 1.99 /mo | ||
| 22 | Immich | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 23 | Photonix | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | ||||
| 24 | Photoview | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes | ||
| 25 | Recallio | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | Yes |
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