Google Photos
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VisitGoogle Photos vs Immich
What both publish
| Fact | Google Photos | Immich |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | 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. | Immich supports OAuth identity providers, API keys for programmatic access, and Prometheus monitoring. |
| Privacy | Google says Photos does not sell users’ photos, videos, or personal information and does not use their photos and videos for advertising. | The App Store listing says the developer reports that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple. |
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
Immich plans
- ImmichFree
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.
Pick Immich if…
Immich suits people who want to manage their own photo and video backup server and are prepared to maintain it. Its mobile app requires a self-managed Immich server.