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Fotoback vs ImageIntact
Both stand on photo backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Choose Fotoback if you want an iPhone photo backup organized around a child’s timeline, with wardrobe tracking as well. The free plan is limited to 5 GB and one child profile; larger storage and additional features require a paid option.
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Choose ImageIntact if you use a compatible Mac and want a free photo backup app that verifies file copies and can write to several destinations. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than macOS or mobile photo backup.
Visit ImageIntactThe facts
| Fotoback | ImageIntact | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | 100 GB: $19.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fotoback.app | github.com |
| On photo backup software | #9 of 25 | #13 of 25 |
Fotoback: what it does well
- Backs up new camera-roll photos in the background, even when closed or locked.
- Automatically organizes photos by child age and milestones.
- Wardrobe tracks clothing wear and flags outgrown or unworn items.
- Separate wardrobe profiles support a user, partner and each child.
- Mac backup can include iPhone messages, app data, settings and photos.
What to know first
- The free plan provides 5 GB and one child profile.
- RAW photo support is not available.
- The App Store listing says macOS is not verified.
ImageIntact: what it does well
- Copies images to up to four drives simultaneously.
- Supports RAW, JPEG, TIFF, DNG, and other image formats.
- Verifies every file copy with SHA-256 checksums.
- Quarantines suspicious files instead of deleting them.
- Works with Lightroom, Capture One, and existing folder structures.
What to know first
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- The listed platform is macOS.
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