Google Photos
8.3#1 in photo scanning softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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PhotoScanner
6.7#10 in photo scanning software$1.99 one-timeiOSmacOS
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| Fact | Google Photos | PhotoScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | The product lists AI editing tools including Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur, and says these features are available in the Google Photos app. | The built-in editor includes brightness, contrast, scratch removal, and color filters. |
| Maker | Google says Google Inc. was officially incorporated in August 1998 and identifies Mountain View, California as the location of its current headquarters. | The maker's company is ALFA LINE ASSETS UG (haftungsbeschränkt), with a listed address in Berlin, Germany. |
| Privacy | Google says Photos does not sell users’ photos, videos, or personal information and does not use their photos and videos for advertising. | PhotoScanner says ordinary photo processing happens locally on the Mac and photos are not transferred to the cloud unless deliberately exported. |
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
PhotoScanner plans
- AI-Credits Small Pack$1.99, paid once
- AI-Credits Medium Pack$7.99, paid once
- AI-Credits Big Pack$17.99, paid once
- Photo Scanner Lifetime$19.99, paid once
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 PhotoScanner if…
PhotoScanner suits people digitizing family prints, albums, or larger photo collections, including users without technical experience. It is for Mac users who can meet the macOS 14.6 requirement; iPhone capture is available through its companion app.