FilmLab
8.0#3 in photo scanning softwareFrom $59.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
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Google Photos
8.3#1 in photo scanning softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | FilmLab | Google Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The App Store description names scanning setups from Negative Supply, Valoi, pixl-latr, Lomography and Kodak as supported equipment. | Google Photos lists camera and digitization partners including Canon and Photomyne, print partners including Walgreens and Shutterfly, and TV platforms including Google TV and Samsung. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says photos stay on the device and are not uploaded unless the user shares them through another app. | Google says Photos does not sell users’ photos, videos, or personal information and does not use their photos and videos for advertising. |
FilmLab plans
- EducationFree
- Monthly$7.99 a month
- Annual$59.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
Google Photos plans
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Basic$1.99 a month
- Google AI Plus$9.99 a month
- Google One Basic (100 GB)¥290 a month
- Google AI Plus (2 TB)¥1,450 a month
Pick FilmLab if…
FilmLab suits film photographers who want to convert digital negative scans and adjust or batch-edit images. Its mobile apps also suit people who want to preview or review negatives and make quick scans for sharing.
Pick Google Photos if…
Google Photos suits people who want cloud backup and organization across mobile and desktop devices. It can also suit households sharing storage, though paid plans and the free allowance span Google Photos, Gmail and Drive.