18.6
Cryptee combines encrypted cloud storage for photos and videos with an editor for documents, journals, and notes.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best Photo Storage Services in 2026
Cryptee leads this chart of 71 (8.6/10, free plan). Ente Photos is next (8.6/10, free plan), and IDrive is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.4/10). Photo storage services back up and organize photos; Android support and storage terms should guide your choice. Compare free storage, original-quality storage, face search, shared albums, family sharing, desktop apps, and video backup. Check that an Android app supports the features you need.
28.6
Android app backs up photos with on-device encryption, face recognition and natural-language search.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
38.4
Android app with free cloud storage and backup for computers.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Permafiles
Android app for managed Nextcloud storage, with shared photo folders and access permissions.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebLinux8.4From £1.99 a month - 5
Stingle Photos
Android gallery and camera app with photo and video backup, sync and local file encryption.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $29.90 a year - 6
Google Photos
Android app to keep, find, edit and share photos, with optional Google Account backup.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3Free plan - 7
iCloud Backup
iCloud Backup is Apple’s iOS service for backing up and syncing files and data across devices.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From $0.99 a month - 8
Flickr
Android app for organizing and sharing photos, with galleries, groups and contests.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2From $82 a year - 9
SmugMug
SmugMug is a platform for storing, sharing, and selling photography, with unlimited full-resolution JPEG storage in its plans.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From $20 a month - 10
Synology Photos
Android app for managing photos with a Synology self-hosted library.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.7Free plan - 11
Amazon Photos
Amazon Photos stores, searches, shares, displays, and prints photos and videos from compatible devices.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.6From $0.99 a month - 12
PhotoPrism
Android app and self-hosted or cloud photo library with AI sorting, face recognition and format support.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.6Free plan - 13
Piwigo
Android app and open-source photo manager for organizing and sharing collections.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.5From €32 a month - 14
FamilyAlbum
Android app and web service for privately sharing family photos and videos, organized into monthly albums.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.4From $2.99 a month - 15
SUZURI Album
Android app for photo albums where invited members can add photos, sorted by capture date.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.4From ¥550 a month - 16
KinPatch
KinPatch gives families a private place to capture, share and preserve memories through web access and native iOS and Android apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From $1.99 a month - 17
Ohhi
Ohhi is a private photo and video service for keeping media and sharing selected albums with family and friends.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From €0.50 a month - 18
Pixxle Memories
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From €299 a month - 19
Preserve Forever
Android app and web archive where relatives add photos to shared albums while personal photos stay private.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From $2.99 a month - 20
Tinybeans
Android app and web journal for parents to save family photos and videos for invited relatives and friends.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3From $74.99 a year - 21
LifeMantle
Android app and web space for family photos, albums, milestones, and a shared timeline.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From $99 a year - 22
Paranoid Photos
Android app and web library storing original-resolution photos encrypted before upload.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From $2.08 a month - 23
Photobucket
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From $5 a month - 24
PhotoCircle
PhotoCircle is a media-sharing platform for organizing photos, videos, and documents in private Circles.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From $9.99 a year - 25
Photokeep
No Android app; Photokeep stores photo backups, with background syncing on iPhone and Mac.
Free planiOSWebmacOSWindows7.2From $9.99 a year
Choosing well
Does it have an Android app?
Check whether the service has an Android app and whether it covers the photo tasks you need. Android availability matters on Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phones, but the list does not establish Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific support.
How much free and original-quality storage does it offer?
Compare the free storage allowance and whether photos can be stored at original quality. Check paid pricing too; listed services may have free plans, but storage amounts and pricing vary.
Can I search and organize my photos?
Look for face search if finding people in a library matters to you. Shared albums and family sharing are separate features, so check for the one that fits how you plan to share photos.
Can it back up videos and work on my computer?
Check whether video backup is included and whether there is a desktop app. Web access may also matter if you want to view or manage photos without relying on a phone app.
Should I choose a free plan or a paid service?
Compare the free plan with the paid starting price and the storage or backup features you need. A free trial, when offered, can help you assess a service before paying.
Questions people ask
Which photo storage services have an Android app?
Android is one of the compared platforms. Check an individual service's listing to confirm its Android app and the features it supports.
How do I compare free photo storage?
Compare the free storage amount, original-quality storage, video backup, and whether the free plan meets your needs.
What does original-quality photo storage mean?
It refers to storing photos at their original quality. Check whether a service offers it and whether it is included in the plan you want.
Can I share photo albums with family?
Shared albums and family sharing are comparison points. Check the service listing to see which of these features it offers.
Do photo storage services offer free trials?
A free trial is offered by some listed services. Check the individual service's terms for trial availability and details.
Can I access my photo library from a computer?
Web and desktop app availability are compared. Check a service's listing for the platforms it supports.