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Lomorage vs PhotoStructure
Both stand on photo management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
Lomorage offers self-managed photo and video backups, search, and family accounts. Plan for external storage and an available computer or NAS; iOS background backup has a stated limitation.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
PhotoStructure offers local library organization, broad format support, and metadata that can be read by other photo apps. Consider whether Lite’s features are sufficient, since Plus-only automatic organization and tagging stop for new imports when the subscription ends.
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| Lomorage | PhotoStructure | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Plus: $42 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lomorage.com | photostructure.com |
| On photo management software | #12 of 37 | #16 of 37 |
Lomorage: what it does well
- Preserves original-size files and EXIF metadata
- Supports Live Photos
- Automatic backups have several scheduling options
- Image search includes scenes, people, places, and words
- Multiple isolated family accounts are supported
What to know first
- External storage is required
- Computer or NAS must be on and reachable for backups
- iOS background backup is limited by Apple restrictions
PhotoStructure: what it does well
- Groups duplicate files, edits, resized versions, and burst photos.
- Supports several hundred photo and video formats.
- Saves metadata in files or readable XMP sidecars.
- Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and server setups.
What to know first
- Plus costs $5 a month.
- Optional error reports may include paths, logs, and system details.
- After Plus ends, new imports lose Plus-only organization and tagging.
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