Head-to-head · Photo Storage Services
Amazon Photos vs Noodle Gallery
Amazon Photos leads on 0 checks, Noodle Gallery on 0, and 7 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 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #15.
Amazon Photos is the better fit for prime members needing full-resolution storage. Noodle Gallery is the better fit for self-hosted families using object storage.
- Amazon Photos fits best
Prime members needing full-resolution storage
- Noodle Gallery fits best
Self-hosted families using object storage
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Side by side
| Feature | Amazon Photos 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Noodle Gallery 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Photo Storage Services | #15 in Photo Storage Services |
| Best for | Prime members needing full-resolution storage | Self-hosted families using object storage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Amazon Photos 6/6 · Noodle Gallery 5/6 | ||
| Original-quality storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Face search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared albums | ✓ | ✓ |
| Family sharing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desktop app | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| 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 → |
Noodle Gallery is an open-source, self-hosted photo and video platform for individuals, families, and teams that want to manage their media on their own infrastructure. Its core experience combines a chronological timeline with albums,… 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
Noodle Gallery — where it wins
- AI search, face recognition, and chronological media browsing
- Mobile backup, Google Photos import, and broad media support
- Shared Spaces, albums, roles, and public sharing
Where it doesn't
- Requires users to provide their own hardware or storage
- Storage costs are separate from the free software
- Self-hosting requires more setup than a hosted photo service
- Amazon Photos9.0/10 · Free plan
A capable photo backup and sharing service, especially for Prime members.
Visit Amazon PhotosFull verdict → - Noodle Gallery7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad, open-source photo library for families willing to manage their own storage.
Visit Noodle GalleryFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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