Best photo storage and management apps
Photo libraries and Google Photos-style services, from big-tech backups to encrypted, self-hosted and desktop organisers, plus galleries for professionals.
24 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All photo storage and management apps
- Alternatives to Immich
Free, open-source, self-hosted photo and video backup that closely mirrors Google Photos.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Google Photos
Google's photo backup and library, with strong search, editing tools and Android integration.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to PhotoPrism
Self-hosted, AI-powered photo library for browsing and organising large archives.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to digiKam
Free, open-source desktop photo manager for large libraries on Linux, Windows and macOS.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Ente Photos
End-to-end encrypted, open-source photo backup positioned as a private Google Photos.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Mylio Photos
Photo organiser that syncs a library across your own devices without needing a cloud.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to SmugMug
Paid photo hosting with unlimited storage, portfolio sites and print sales for photographers.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Piwigo
Open-source photo library and gallery software, self-hosted or as a managed cloud.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Pixieset
Client gallery, store and website platform for professional photographers, with a free plan.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Flickr
Long-running photo hosting and community site, with unlimited storage on Flickr Pro.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Excire Foto
Desktop photo manager with local AI search and auto-tagging, sold as a one-time purchase.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to iCloud Photos
Apple's photo sync that keeps the Photos library identical across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, iOS, Windows - ShAlternatives to ShootProof
Online galleries, proofing and studio business tools for professional photographers.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Lychee
Free, open-source self-hosted photo gallery with a clean, modern interface.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Amazon Photos
Photo backup included with Amazon Prime, with unlimited full-resolution photo storage.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Pic-Time
Client gallery and print sales platform for photographers, focused on presentation and selling.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Photoview
Simple, free self-hosted photo gallery that reads straight from your existing folders.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Self-hosted - Alternatives to PhotoStructure
Indie app that builds one de-duplicated photo library from all your drives, on a PC or NAS.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted - Alternatives to LibrePhotos
Self-hosted, MIT-licensed photo manager that groups pictures by faces, places and events.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Synology Photos
Photo library and phone backup app for Synology NAS owners, included with DSM.
FreeSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted - Alternatives to Tonfotos
Desktop photo organiser for family archives, with face recognition and a lifetime licence.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Peakto
Mac media asset manager that catalogues photos across Lightroom, Capture One and folders.
PaidmacOS - Alternatives to Memories for Nextcloud
Free, open-source photo timeline app that turns a Nextcloud server into a photo library.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Android, Self-hosted - Alternatives to FOREVER
Permanent cloud storage for family photos, paid once, plus digitising and print services.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
Our picks by need
Best for most people
ImmichBest for a free option
PhotoPrismBest for open source
digiKamBest for self-hosting
Ente PhotosBest for Mac
Mylio PhotosBest for Windows
Excire FotoBest for Linux
PhotoStructureBest for iPhone and Android
Google PhotosPopular comparisons
Common questions
What are the best photo storage and management apps?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading photo storage and management apps right now are Immich, Google Photos, PhotoPrism, digiKam and Ente Photos.
Are there free photo storage and management apps?
Yes. Immich (open source), Google Photos (free plan + paid), PhotoPrism (open source), digiKam (open source) and Ente Photos (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 20 free or freemium apps we track.
Which photo storage and management apps are open source?
Immich, PhotoPrism, digiKam, Ente Photos, Piwigo and Lychee, and 3 more.