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FamilyAlbum vs Paranoid Photos
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
FamilyAlbum focuses on private family sharing, with monthly organization, comments, viewing indicators, and print options. The free plan offers unlimited photo and video storage; paid plans add features that vary by tier.
Visit FamilyAlbum Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Paranoid Photos emphasizes client-side encryption and user-controlled keys while retaining full-resolution originals. Its free and paid storage tiers support different library sizes, but key loss is irreversible according to the company.
Visit Paranoid PhotosThe facts
| FamilyAlbum | Paranoid Photos | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium One: $2.99 a month | Plus: $2.08 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | family-album.com | paranoid.com |
| On photo storage services | #17 of 71 | #32 of 71 |
FamilyAlbum: what it does well
- Uploads are organized into albums by month
- Album access is limited to invited family members
- Owners can see whether family viewed photos
- Free plan includes unlimited photo and video storage
- 11 free prints per family member each month
What to know first
- No desktop app is listed
- Computer uploads require a Premium subscription
- Bulk downloads are app-only and limited by download permission
Paranoid Photos: what it does well
- Device-side encryption before upload
- Original files stored at full resolution
- Access across multiple devices
- Family sharing and shared albums
- Free plan includes 8 GB
What to know first
- Lost master keys cannot be recovered
- Free plan has 8 GB storage
- Company cannot reset the encryption key
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