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Head-to-head · Photo Storage Services

Google Photos vs Amazon Photos

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Google Photos #1 in Photo Storage Services 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Google Photos
Amazon Photos #3 in Photo Storage Services 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Amazon Photos

Google Photos leads on 1 check, Amazon Photos on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Photos · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAmazon Photos · 6 of 6

Google Photos scores higher on our rubric for photo storage services: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Google Photos leads on free storage: 15 GB versus 5 GB.

Google Photos is the better fit for most people wanting effortless photo backup. Amazon Photos is the better fit for prime members needing full-resolution storage.

  • Google Photos fits best

    Most people wanting effortless photo backup

  • Amazon Photos fits best

    Prime members needing full-resolution storage

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Side by side

Feature Google Photos 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Amazon Photos 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Photo Storage Services #3 in Photo Storage Services
Best for Most people wanting effortless photo backup Prime members needing full-resolution storage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $1.99/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Google Photos 5/6 · Amazon Photos 6/6
Original-quality storage ✓ ✓
Face search ✓ ✓
Shared albums ✓ ✓
Family sharing ✓ ✓
Desktop app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Video backup ✓ ✓
Specs
Free storage 15 GB (best) 5 GB
Our review
Pros
  • Automatic photo and video backup across mobile devices and computers
  • Search by people, places, and things, with face grouping
  • Web, iOS, Android, and desktop app support
  • 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
Cons
  • Free storage is shared with Google Drive and Gmail
  • Face Groups availability varies by region, domain, and account type
  • Basic storage remains shared across Google Photos, Drive, and Gmail
  • 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
Our verdict

Google Photos is a cloud photo and video service for consumers who want automatic backup, searchable organization, editing, and sharing in one library. It supports web, iOS, Android, and an official desktop photo backup application. Users…

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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…

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  1. Google PhotosPhoto Storage Services 9.4Free plan
  2. Amazon PhotosPhoto Storage Services 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Photos — where it wins

    • Automatic photo and video backup across mobile devices and computers
    • Search by people, places, and things, with face grouping
    • Web, iOS, Android, and desktop app support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free storage is shared with Google Drive and Gmail
    • Face Groups availability varies by region, domain, and account type
    • Basic storage remains shared across Google Photos, Drive, and Gmail

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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