Head-to-head · Photo Storage Services
Amazon Photos vs Flickr
Amazon Photos leads on 2 checks, Flickr on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmazon Photos · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAmazon Photos · 6 of 6
Amazon Photos scores higher on our rubric for photo storage services: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Amazon Photos offers face search; Flickr doesn't. Amazon Photos offers family sharing; Flickr doesn't.
Amazon Photos is the better fit for prime members needing full-resolution storage. Flickr is the better fit for photographers wanting established sharing tools.
- Amazon Photos fits best
Prime members needing full-resolution storage
- Flickr fits best
Photographers wanting established sharing tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Amazon Photos 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Flickr 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Photo Storage Services | #5 in Photo Storage Services |
| Best for | Prime members needing full-resolution storage | Photographers wanting established sharing tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Amazon Photos 6/6 · Flickr 4/6 | ||
| Original-quality storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face search | ✓ (best) | — |
| Shared albums | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family sharing | ✓ (best) | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video backup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Free storage | 5 GB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Amazon Photos is a cloud storage service for backing up, organizing, searching, and sharing photos and videos. All Amazon customers receive 5 GB for photos and videos, while Prime members in supported countries receive unlimited… Read the review → |
Flickr is an online photo and video hosting service for photographers, creators, and photography communities. It supports uploads, albums, collections, tags, search, sharing, privacy controls, embedding, and display across web, Windows,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Amazon Photos — where it wins
- Unlimited full-resolution photo storage for Prime members in supported countries
- Automatic mobile backup plus Windows and Mac folder backup
- Face search, Family Vault, editing, and Amazon device integration
Where it doesn't
- Prime storage benefits vary by country
- Non-Prime customers receive 5 GB of storage
- Extra plans are needed for videos and other files beyond included storage
Flickr — where it wins
- Unlimited full-resolution sharing and backup with Flickr Pro
- Auto-upload tools for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Guest Pass links, albums, API access, Lightroom, and Dropbox support
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan limits users to 1,000 public photo and video uploads
- Ads are shown on the Free plan
- Advanced features such as enhanced privacy and detailed statistics require Pro
- Amazon Photos9.0/10 · Free plan
A capable photo backup and sharing service, especially for Prime members.
Visit Amazon PhotosFull verdict → - Flickr8.7/10 · Free plan
A mature photo-sharing service with broad upload, organization, and backup options.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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