Synology Photos alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Synology Photos: only runs on Synology NAS devices, and search is basic compared with Google Photos. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Synology Photos, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Immich currently ranks first.
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Best Synology Photos alternative for most people
ImmichRuns in Docker on a Synology too, with richer features.
Best Synology Photos alternative for a free option
PhotoPrismDocker-based library with AI tagging that runs on most NAS devices.
Best Synology Photos alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Google PhotosHosted option with no hardware to maintain.
Best Synology Photos alternative for open source
ImmichRuns in Docker on a Synology too, with richer features.
Best Synology Photos alternative for self-hosting
ImmichRuns in Docker on a Synology too, with richer features.
Best Synology Photos alternative for Mac
Mylio PhotosDevice-to-device library without a NAS or cloud.
Best Synology Photos alternative for Windows
Mylio PhotosDevice-to-device library without a NAS or cloud.
Best Synology Photos alternative for iPhone and Android
ImmichRuns in Docker on a Synology too, with richer features.
Best Synology Photos alternative for working in the browser
ImmichRuns in Docker on a Synology too, with richer features.
Synology Photos alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Synology Photos?
Immich ranks first right now. Runs in Docker on a Synology too, with richer features. PhotoPrism and Google Photos follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Synology Photos?
Yes. Immich (open source), PhotoPrism (open source), Google Photos (free plan + paid) and Mylio Photos (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Synology Photos?
Yes: Immich and PhotoPrism. Immich and PhotoPrism can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Synology Photos?
The complaints we hear most: only runs on Synology NAS devices; search is basic compared with Google Photos; you must back up the NAS separately.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Synology Photos, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.