Amazon Photos

Photo backup included with Amazon Prime, with unlimited full-resolution photo storage.

Free plan + paidPhoto storage and management apps

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About Amazon Photos

Amazon Photos is Amazon's photo backup service, and its main appeal is that Prime members get unlimited full-resolution photo storage at no extra cost, plus a limited amount of video storage. The apps back up phones and computers automatically, recognise faces and objects for search, and show photos on Fire TV and Echo Show devices. A Family Vault lets several people pool photos into one shared space, and prints can be ordered directly. People without Prime get only a small free allowance, and Amazon also sells extra storage plans that cover videos and other files. Apps run on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Fire devices and the web. Editing and search are less advanced than Google Photos, Amazon dropped its general-purpose Amazon Drive in 2023, and the unlimited photo storage depends on keeping a Prime membership: cancel it and you are limited to the free tier.

Best for: Amazon Prime members who want a free, full-resolution photo backup.

What works

Unlimited full-resolution photos with Prime
Family Vault for pooling family photos
Shows photos on Fire TV and Echo Show

Why people leave

Video storage is limited without paying more
Benefit disappears if you cancel Prime
Weaker search and editing than Google Photos

Top Amazon Photos alternatives

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1
Google Photos
Better search and editing, with apps on every phone.
66.5
2
iCloud Photos
Native choice for iPhone and Mac owners.
62.6
3
Ente Photos
Encrypted and open source, without depending on a retail membership.
59.6
4
Immich
Self-hosted library with no storage limit beyond your own disks.
57.2
5
Flickr
Unlimited storage on Flickr Pro with a photography community.
44.8

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Amazon Photos: common questions

Is Amazon Photos free?

Amazon Photos has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Amazon Photos open source?

No, Amazon Photos is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Ente Photos and Immich.

What platforms does Amazon Photos run on?

Amazon Photos is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Amazon Photos?

The highest-ranked Amazon Photos alternatives right now are Google Photos, iCloud Photos and Ente Photos. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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