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Cluster vs Flickr
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
Cluster centers on private group sharing, with a free tier and higher allowances on its other listed plans. Its privacy policy describes SSL communications while stating that complete security cannot be guaranteed.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Flickr combines photo organization and sharing with community features, discovery, and privacy controls. The free plan has a 1,000-upload limit and ads; Pro adds unlimited full-resolution sharing and backup.
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| Cluster | Flickr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Flickr Pro Annual: $82 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cluster.co | flickr.com |
| On photo storage services | #12 of 71 | #8 of 71 |
Cluster: what it does well
- Albums are limited to invited viewers and contributors
- Members can see who viewed and liked posts
- Supports Android, iOS, and web access
- Users can download data and request account deletion
- Group photos can become printed photo books
What to know first
- Free accounts allow at most 10 groups
- Free video uploads are limited to one-minute SD clips
- No desktop app is listed
- Complete security is not guaranteed
Flickr: what it does well
- Mobile app can upload camera-roll media privately.
- Privacy controls apply to individual photos and videos.
- Image recognition helps find visually similar images.
- Free plan allows 1,000 public photo and video uploads.
- Pro includes unlimited full-resolution sharing and backup.
What to know first
- Free plan displays ads.
- Free plan limits uploads to 1,000 public photos and videos.
- Commercial API use requires prior arrangement.
- Flickr says it cannot promise information will remain secure.
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