Best Photo Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Amazon Photos is ranked #1 of 38 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Ente Photos and Google Photos. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ente Photos. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Amazon Photos at $0.99/mo.
A photo library can span devices, formats, and years of images, so it helps to compare how tools support finding and managing what you keep. Look at AI-powered search and face recognition alongside metadata tools, and consider RAW photo support if your collection includes camera files. Cloud sync and included storage speak to access and capacity, while a free plan and paid-from price help you weigh the available options. Amazon Photos, Ente Photos, and Google Photos are among the entries to consider, as are Piwigo and Synology Photos. The listed primary platform is another useful point of comparison when choosing software for your photo workflow.
38 photo management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Amazon Photos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.99/mo
- 2 Ente Photos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$2.49/mo Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: Yes
- 3 Google Photos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$1.99/mo
- 4 Piwigo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€32/mo
- 5 Tonfotos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: Yes
- 6 Flickr iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$8/mo
- 7 Lomorage iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: Yes
- 8 Synology Photos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 9 Immich iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free
- 10 iCloud Backup iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 11 Photonix iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: Yes
- 12 PicApport iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: Yes
- 13 PhotoPrism iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 14 LibrePhotos Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4
- 15 Showfoto No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: Yes
- 16 XnConvert No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free RAW photo support: Yes
- 17 Damselfly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: Yes
- 18 FastStone Image Viewer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free RAW photo support: Yes
- 19 Mylio Photos iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2
- 20 Photo Mechanic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$12.42/mo RAW photo support: Yes
- 21 Zoner Photo Studio X No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$4.92/mo RAW photo support: Yes
- 22 Bad Peggy No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Primary platform: desktopRAW photo support: NoFace recognition: No
- 23 jAlbum No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Primary platform: desktopRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: Yes
- 24 PiGallery2 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Primary platform: multi-platformRAW photo support: YesFace recognition: No
- 25 Pixiple No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Primary platform: desktopRAW photo support: NoFace recognition: No
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Questions about this list
Which photo management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Amazon Photos is ranked #1 of 38 with a score of 7.9. Ente Photos is second and Google Photos third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Amazon Photos has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.