Google Photos vs SMS Backup & Restore

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

SMS Backup & Restore plans

• FreeFree
• Pro$7.49, 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 SMS Backup & Restore if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.