AppBreakup
Submit an app

Mylio Photos alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mylio Photos: multi-device sync requires a subscription, and devices must be on to sync. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mylio Photos, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. digiKam currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google Photos logoGoogle PhotosFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
2Synology Photos logoSynology PhotosFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android +13 of 357.2
  1. Google Photos logo

    1. Google PhotosTop pick

    Best for: Android and iPhone users who want the best automatic search and organisation

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mylio Photos

    Hosted backup with stronger search, if cloud storage is acceptable.

    Pros

    • Excellent search by people, places and objects
    • Strong built-in and AI editing tools
    • Easy shared albums and partner sharing

    Cons

    • Not end-to-end encrypted
    • Free storage is shared with Gmail and Drive
    • Exporting a large library through Takeout is clumsy
    Visit Google Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Google Photos a good Mylio Photos alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free storage
    15 GB, shared with Gmail and Drive
    Checked Oct 25, 2026google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Storage counting
    Original and Storage saver both count
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pre-2021 uploads
    High quality uploads before June 2021 do not count
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid storage
    Google One plans up to 5 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026one.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Synology Photos logo

    2. Synology Photos

    Best for: Synology NAS owners who want to replace cloud photo backup

    FreeSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mylio Photos

    Central library on a NAS instead of syncing between devices.

    Pros

    • No subscription, included with DSM
    • Mobile backup and face recognition on your own hardware
    • Shared Space for family or team libraries

    Cons

    • Only runs on Synology NAS devices
    • Search is basic compared with Google Photos
    • You must back up the NAS separately
    Visit Synology Photos Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Synology Photos a good Mylio Photos alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Purpose
    Organising, sharing and safeguarding photos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026synology.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shared libraries
    Shared Space
    Checked Oct 25, 2026synology.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Sharing links
    Passwords and expiration dates
    Checked Oct 25, 2026synology.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mylio Photos alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

digiKam logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for most people

digiKam

Free, open-source desktop library management.

Synology Photos logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for a free option

Synology Photos

Central library on a NAS instead of syncing between devices.

PhotoStructure logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

PhotoStructure

Automatic library builder for computers and NAS with a free tier.

digiKam logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for open source

digiKam

Free, open-source desktop library management.

PhotoStructure logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for self-hosting

PhotoStructure

Automatic library builder for computers and NAS with a free tier.

Excire Foto logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for Mac

Excire Foto

Local AI search and tagging with a one-time licence.

digiKam logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for Windows

digiKam

Free, open-source desktop library management.

digiKam logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for Linux

digiKam

Free, open-source desktop library management.

Google Photos logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Photos

Hosted backup with stronger search, if cloud storage is acceptable.

Google Photos logo

Best Mylio Photos alternative for working in the browser

Google Photos

Hosted backup with stronger search, if cloud storage is acceptable.

Mylio Photos alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mylio Photos?

digiKam ranks first right now. Free, open-source desktop library management. PhotoStructure and Google Photos follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mylio Photos?

Yes. digiKam (open source), PhotoStructure (free plan + paid), Google Photos (free plan + paid) and Synology Photos (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mylio Photos?

Yes: digiKam.

Which Mylio Photos alternatives work on Linux?

digiKam and PhotoStructure run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Mylio Photos?

The complaints we hear most: multi-device sync requires a subscription; devices must be on to sync; busy interface with a learning curve.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mylio Photos, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.