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23snaps vs BackThen
Both stand on photo storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
23snaps combines family sharing controls with a free plan and tools for organizing milestones into longer stories. Consider the limits on video length and the fact that recipients can save or capture shared content.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose BackThen if you want a family timeline for children’s memories, with permission controls and sharing for invited relatives. The free pack includes all features but is limited to 1GB; families needing more storage can consider VIP, which offers up to 200GB.
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| 23snaps | BackThen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | 23snaps.com | backthen.com |
| On photo storage services | #6 of 71 | #10 of 71 |
23snaps: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited photo and video uploads.
- Posts remain until deleted.
- Users control post audience and comment availability.
- Offers export, prints, and custom photo books.
What to know first
- Videos are limited to three minutes.
- Connections may save shared images.
- Screenshots and screen recordings cannot be technically prevented.
- Export download links expire after 24 hours.
BackThen: what it does well
- Stores photos and videos without compression.
- Timeline owners set individual permissions for invitees.
- Invited family and friends can add memories.
- Free Starter Pack includes all features.
- Offers photo books, calendars, cards, prints and montages.
What to know first
- The Free Starter Pack has 1GB of storage.
- VIP exports can be requested only every 30 days per timeline.
- VIP export packaging can take up to 24 hours.
- There is no desktop app.
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