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Photos Backup Anywhere vs ShotPut Pro

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.

Photos Backup Anywhere

Paid Mac

Photos Backup Anywhere offers library-level backups to storage you provide, with restore and verification capabilities. Check its metadata exclusions and same-Mac requirement before relying on it for ongoing backups.

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ShotPut Pro

Free trial MacWindows

ShotPut Pro combines verified offloads, queue automation, and reporting for media workflows. Mac buyers should note the single-computer limit and internet requirement for automated activation.

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The facts

	Photos Backup Anywhere	ShotPut Pro
Free plan	No	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac	Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Photos Backup Anywhere: $9.99, paid once	Extended Update Coverage: $59 per license a year
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	photosbackup.app	imagineproducts.com
On photo backup software	#25 of 25	#21 of 25

Photos Backup Anywhere: what it does well

Backs up to an external drive or NAS
Supports iCloud Photos
Incremental, resumable backups for large libraries
Restores supported metadata into Photos

What to know first

Requires macOS 15.1 or later
Continuing backups must use the original Mac
Several metadata types are not supported
Deleted backup items can be permanently removed

ShotPut Pro: what it does well

Checksum options include xxHash, MD5, and SHA.
Presets configure destinations and report types.
Jobs can be paused and resumed.
PDF reports can include metadata and thumbnails.
Available for macOS and Windows.

What to know first

Demo is limited to 10 offloads in 30 days.
Demo requires web access.
Mac activation requires internet access.
Mac use is limited to one computer at a time.

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