Permafiles
8.4#4 in photo storage servicesFrom £1.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitPermafiles vs Piwigo
What both publish
| Fact | Permafiles | Piwigo |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | France |
| Integrations | The Nextcloud Mail app can connect to Gmail and other email providers using IMAP and SMTP. | The pricing comparison lists Google Analytics and Matomo as external analytics tools that can be added. |
| Intended users | Permafiles says it is primarily aimed at customers in the UK and EU and presents family photo storage and sharing as a key use case. | Piwigo identifies public-sector organizations, companies, tourism organizations, universities, nonprofits, clubs, and photographers among its users. |
| Product | Permafiles is fully managed cloud storage powered by the open source Nextcloud platform. | Piwigo is open-source photo management software for organizing and sharing photo and video collections. |
| Support | The contact page promises replies within 24 hours and offers live chat during office hours. | Cloud subscriptions include email support, with priority support on higher plans; self-hosted professional support is available through support plans. |
Permafiles plans
- Nextcloud FreeFree
- Nextcloud Tiny£1.99 a month
- Nextcloud Small£2.99 a month
- Nextcloud Medium£3.99 a month
- Nextcloud Large£4.99 a month
- Nextcloud 1TB£9.99 a month
Piwigo plans
- Free (self-hosted)Free
- Pro€32 a month
- Light (self-hosted support)€43 a month
- Standard (self-hosted support)€87 a month
- Team€109 a month
- Premium (self-hosted support)€165 a month
Pick Permafiles if…
It suits individuals and families who want managed Nextcloud storage with photo sharing, file sync, and office tools across computers and mobile devices. Permafiles says it is primarily aimed at customers in the UK and EU.
Pick Piwigo if…
Piwigo suits photographers, organizations and groups that need to organize and share a photo or video library with configurable access. It offers both self-hosted and cloud options, with mobile apps for browsing and uploading.