Best Photo Storage Services in 2026
Updated
In short: IDrive is ranked #1 of 71 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Google Photos and Piwigo. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Google Photos. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Amazon Photos at $0.99/mo.
A photo library is easier to use when storage, backup and browsing features match the way you keep and revisit images. Compare original-quality storage and video backup with the amount of free storage offered, and check for a desktop app or face search if those features matter to you. Shared albums and family sharing show options for making collections available to others; free plans and paid-from pricing add cost and access details. Google Photos and Ente Photos lead the ranking, followed by Synology Photos. Immich, Noodle Gallery and PhotoPrism also appear among the first entries. Weigh the listed features against your storage needs and preferred ways to organize and share photos.
71 photo storage services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Free storage | Original-quality storage | Face search | Shared albums | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IDrive | 7.9 | — | Yes | 0.25 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | Google Photos | 7.8 | $1.99/mo | Yes | 1.99 /mo | 15 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 3 | Piwigo | 7.8 | €32/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 4 | Amazon Photos | 7.7 | $0.99/mo | Yes | — | 5 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 5 | Ente Photos | 7.7 | $2.49/mo | Yes | — | 10 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 6 | Flickr | 7.7 | $8/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 7 | Synology Photos | 7.7 | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 8 | Cryptee | 7.6 | €3/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 | Immich | 7.6 | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 10 | iCloud Backup | 7.2 | — | Yes | 0.99 /mo | 5 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 11 |  KinPatch | 6.9 | — | Yes | 4.99 /mo | 1 GB | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Preserve Forever | 6.9 | — | Yes | 2.99 /mo | 2 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 13 |  23snaps | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 | BackThen | 6.8 | — | Yes | 6.49 /mo | 1 GB | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | FamilyAlbum | 6.8 | — | Yes | 2.99 /mo | — | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 16 |  Innerr | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 1 GB | Yes | No | — | View |
| 17 |  LifeMantle | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 1 GB | — | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  Ohhi | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 1 GB | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Permafiles | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 5 GB | — | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  Pixxle Memories | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 1 GB | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 21 |  Recallio | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | No | No | View |
| 22 | SmugMug | 6.8 | $20/mo | No | 20 /mo | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 23 |  Stingle Photos | 6.8 | — | Yes | 2.99 /mo | 1 GB | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 24 |  SUZURI Album | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 2 GB | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 25 | Tinybeans | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | 5 GB | — | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which photo storage service is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
IDrive is ranked #1 of 71 with a score of 7.9. Google Photos is second and Piwigo third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 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.